Soc​/Clin Research Specialist- DPOP; Thorpe Lab

Soc/Clin Research Specialist- DPOP (Thorpe Lab) Position Summary

The Research Assistant will support health services, pharmacoepidemiology, implementation, and medication-use research projects focused on improving care quality, medication safety, and outcomes among older adults and other clinically complex populations. The position will contribute to multiple stages of the research process, including literature review and evidence synthesis, study documentation, development of data-collection tools, data management and quality control, statistical or qualitative analysis, and preparation of abstracts, manuscripts, reports, presentations, and grant materials.

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Coursework in public health, biomedical sciences, social science, or related field.
• Experience conducting literature reviews, synthesizing the peer-reviewed research, data analysis in Excel or similar program, and study design.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.