[Hiring] Research Scientist @Health Resources in Action (HRiA)

Role Description

The Research Scientist will be a key member of HRiA’s Research and Evaluation Department and will provide leadership and support on a variety of assessment and evaluation projects. The Research Scientist will contribute to the overall growth of the Research and Evaluation Cluster, including participating in business development.

The ideal candidate:

• Is a skilled evaluator and researcher
• Has strong quantitative and applied evaluation methodological skills
• Has excellent writing skills and ability to convey complex findings to lay audiences
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, client, and time-management skills
• Is collaborative with internal team members, community partners, and clients
• Is an experienced project manager and problem solver

The Research Scientist will lead or be a key team member for a variety of projects including but not limited to:

• Multi-partner longitudinal evaluations
• Short-term collaborative community health assessments

Projects could focus on a range of topics including:

• Behavioral health (substance abuse and mental health)
• Children’s health
• The social determinants of health including community development, housing, and education
• Healthcare transformation

While engaged in various research methods, it is expected that the Research Scientist’s technical expertise leans towards quantitative data collection and analysis.

The Research Scientist will also contribute to the overall growth of the organization, including participating in new business development through proposal writing, presentations, and other HRiA promotional activities, where appropriate.

The Research Scientist will be supervised by the Senior Director, Research and Evaluation, but will work closely with all members of the R&E Cluster and many programmatic and administrative staff throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Master’s in public health, sociology, social psychology, or related field with a strong background in social science research and evaluation methods
• At least 10-12 years of professional experience in public health-related research, evaluation, or data analytics
• Excellent writing skills; can synthesize large amounts of quantitative data into streamlined reports that are understandable to lay audiences and actionable to clients
• Strong analytical skills for both qualitative and quantitative data; experience with statistical programs such as SAS or R
• Strong verbal communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and problem-solve effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage time and tasks proactively to ensure milestones and deadlines are met
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team – both as a leader and a supporting team member
• Demonstrated successful experience in working with diverse populations

Requirements

• Lead or support assessment and evaluation projects including developing research plans, workplans, timelines, and identifying project staffing needs
• Oversee project tasks and staff to ensure they are completed in a high-quality manner, within budget, on time, and to client and project specifications
• Work collaboratively with clients in hospitals, health departments, non-profit organizations, and philanthropic foundations
• Communicate effectively with clients, partners, and community residents about how research findings can inform program and policy priority-setting
• Provide technical assistance to clients for the development of project-specific data collection and data storage/management plans
• Manage data collection-related applications and processes such as Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications and data use agreements (DUAs)
• Develop and oversee quantitative data collection methodologies
• Conduct and oversee statistical analyses of quantitative data
• Support or lead capacity-building efforts with local partners and organizations
• Synthesize data from multiple sources and interpret findings
• Write assessment, evaluation, and related project reports or other deliverables
• Create data maps for visualization and reporting purposes
• Design and develop data dashboards for monitoring and evaluation
• Present study findings to community and stakeholder audiences
• Support the development of content to promote the work online and through webinars
• Participate in Research & Evaluation cluster and organizational meetings, events, trainings, and other learning opportunities
• Contribute ideas and improvements through participation in teams and committees
• Work with senior leadership to contribute to new business development

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Flexible summer hours
• Vacation starting at 4 weeks
• 13 paid holidays, plus office closure time during the last week of December

Procedure for Candidacy

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter online.

HRiA is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

For more information about the organization visit http://www.hria.org .