Research Specialist – Health Affairs

• Completes research and evaluation activities according to prescribed project workplans.
• Designs, implements, and maintains data collection tools and summarizes data collection processes, procedures, and activities.
• Performs data collection activities such as conducting surveys, interviews, focus groups using telephone, video conferencing, paper/pencil, in-person, online, or other modalities.
• Reviews literature for related research developments and techniques and compiles findings.
• Helps prepare IRB applications and materials.
• Compiles, and assists with interpretation of data.
• May perform analyses of secondary and/or primary data depending on the needs of the project.
• Prepares written materials, charts, graphs, reports, and presentations on research results, methods, and findings.
• Communicates results of analytic projects and program evaluations with external partners and stakeholders.
• Ensures research and evaluation activities are compliant with WVU, federal, and state policies and procedures for the responsible conduct of research, and that activities adhere to established HAI Program Development and Management Office policies and procedures.
• Communicates regular updates on tasks, activities, and related project topics to internal project teams using HAI established procedures and collaboration platforms (i.e., SharePoint, , Teams, etc.).
• May help develop peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, conference presentation materials.
• May present findings at local, state, or national conferences and/or meetings in collaboration with project team.
• Conducts and/or assists with special projects or other duties as assigned.

• Master's degree in health science related field.
• A minimum of six (6) months experience in the following:
  Demonstrated experience in health-related research or evaluation.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel on an intermittent basis if/when required.

Demonstrates expertise in health-related research and evaluation, including data collection, analysis, and compliance with research policies. Proficient in preparing reports and presentations to communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.