Tool Technician Yokosuka CFA Japan

APU is seeking employees who desire to engage in our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ‑like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is pleasing to God and edifying to one another.

Embedded in a team of research staff and under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Research Associate II is a mid‑level researcher who is responsible for planning, developing, and carrying out research and evaluation‑related activities of multiple contracts and grants in the lab. They can work independently in a group without too much guidance.
This position is fully grant‑funded and contingent on grant funding.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or related field required.
• Master’s Degree in Social Sciences or a closely related field preferred.

• Two to three years working on research and evaluation‑related projects.
• Two to three years of experience with substance use and mental health‑related systems.

Prepare reports / manuscript proposal preparation and submission:

• Perform data analysis.
  • Prepare tables, figures, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
  • Write and prepare abstracts, manuscripts, and proposals for journals.
  • Develop conference presentations.

Develop and conduct surveys / interviews for research / evaluation and other data collection activities:

• Conduct interviews and surveys (at offices and in the field, including off‑site participating clinics). Interview questions will be structured and semi‑structured.
  • Administer and oversee the delivery of standardized instruments and tests as trained and according to manualized instruction.
  • Track, locate, re‑contact, and recruit prospective research / evaluation participants.
  • Screen and schedule prospective research / evaluation participants for interviews.
  • Extract and code data from existing files.
  • Maintain files/records related to participant status and data collection.
  • Observe project protocols to ensure uniform and appropriate completion of tasks.
  • Maintain confidentiality of research participant data and interactions.
  • Conduct participant payments and oversee the tracking log of payments.

Coordination of research and evaluation activities and information dissemination activities:

• Coordinate planning and implementation of teaching and training activities (meetings, conferences, training sessions, didactic courses, e‑events).
  • Perform note‑taking, recording, and logistical support during trainings and participant progress activities.
  • Coordinate scheduling assessments with the team, scheduling meetings with participating sites, and logistics as needed with project partners (national and international).
  • Prepare and oversee continuing education applications and protocols.

Screen and code interviews and other data:

• Review completed interviews for internal logic, errors, and missing information.
  • Conduct reliability ratings on interviews and other assessments.
  • Perform qualitative coding and cleaning on completed interviews and other study data.
  • Create datasets and codebooks for data analysis.
  • Compile, clean, and organize quantitative data to prepare for analysis and presentation.
  • Attend and contribute to periodic staff quality‑control meetings and regular project meetings.

Manage data entry, creation of tracking database, other computer tasks, and coding quality control efforts:

• Design data collection tools.
  • Keep track of participant flow and recruitment goals, and milestones.
  • Maintain complete participant data files.
  • Provide feedback on data capture tools.
  • Attend and contribute to staff meetings and trainings.
  • Enter data into the computer.
  • Maintain files related to data entry.
  • Identify and correct data errors.

Research and Evaluation Administrative tasks:

• Work with PI on human subjects’ documentation and applications to Institutional Review Boards.
  • Gather information for periodic progress reports and other presentations.
  • Maintain orderly and accurate files and project documentation.
  • Support other research tasks as needed.

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