Research Analyst; Temporary Position

Description

• Assists or shares primary responsibility with Research Scientists for development and refinement of all research methods used in research and evaluation projects, including all data collection procedures; computerization of data; data management; and data analysis.
• Primary responsibility for executing all data management and data collection tasks under the supervision of a Research Scientist.

The following description is a general representation of the key duties and responsibilities of the position.

• Proposal writing
• Subject recruitment and consent
• Development, refinement, and execution of all data collection protocols
• Oversee and assist with data collection
• Assist with project oversight and dissemination of findings
• Oversee and assist with literature review

• Project coordination
• May be required to complete basic administrative tasks (e.g., scheduling meetings, ordering supplies, coordinating team activities.)

Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychology, sociology, gerontology or related field
• Excellent skills in basic research methods
• Proficient in data collection procedures
• Proficient in database management and statistical analysis software such as SPSS
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with technical writing skills

(The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.)

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard and telephone
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
• Light to moderate lifting is required, up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Ability to uphold the stress of traveling
• Regular, predictable attendance is required
• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic)
• Ability to work in a confined area
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time
• Work environment is stressful at times