Qualitative​/Quantitative Behavioral Health Research Analyst

Qualitative/Quantitative Behavioral Health Research Analyst

Recruitment/Posting

Title:

Qualitative/Quantitative Behavioral Health Research Analyst

Department:
School of Social Work

The Qualitative/Quantitative Behavioral Health Research Analyst will support the Lister Research Team by contributing to academic writing, reporting, analysis, and dissemination for a range of federally, state‑ and institutionally funded research initiatives related to behavioral health, addiction, health care, population health, rural health, and integrated care.

• Contribute to the development of peer‑reviewed manuscripts, research reports, and conference presentations.
• Coordinate timelines with team members across multiple concurrent research projects.
• Draft, edit, revise, and format dissemination products to align with target audience, style, and submission requirements.
• Contribute to conceptualization, conduct, and interpretation of advanced quantitative/qualitative analyses to ensure sufficient methodological rigor.
• Collaborate with the PI and Research Manager on study design, data interpretation, and methodological refinement.
• Prepare slide decks, figures, tables, and visual materials for diverse academic, health system, and governmental audiences.
• Manage journal submissions, including use of submission portals, responding to reviewer comments, and contributing to revision processes.
• Synthesize research findings into clear narratives for scholarly, technical, and policy‑focused dissemination.
• Track progress of all dissemination products to ensure timely accomplishment of all deliverables.

Position Duration: 1/1/2026 – 3/31/2026 (renewal dependent on performance and funding availability)

Part Time

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$30‑$40 per hour (final offer based on qualifications, experience, and funding availability)

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

• Ph.D. Candidate (ABD) or Master’s degree with 3‑5 years of experience after earning a terminal degree in a health or social science discipline (e.g., social work, public health, psychology); demonstrated competence in quantitative/qualitative research methods; experience contributing to peer‑reviewed manuscripts; working knowledge of academic and technical report writing; ability to manage multiple writing and research projects simultaneously and collaborate effectively with a research team;
  
  ability to contribute to and understand a wide range of research procedures along the development, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data.
• Preferred:
  Completed Ph.D. with a record of authorship on peer‑reviewed publications; advanced experience coordinating multiple writing and research products; familiarity with grant funding mechanisms and technical reporting requirements; high‑level proficiency with statistical, geospatial, and/or qualitative research software (e.g., Stata, SPSS, R, Python, NVivo, ATLAS.ti, ArcGIS) and methodologies (e.g., place‑based comparisons, clinical and community epidemiology, thematic analysis, systematic reviews); strong interdisciplinary or applied research background addressing social, behavioral, or public health outcomes.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings.

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Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents: (none specified).