Research Associate, Clinical Research, Data Scientist

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Salary Range: $65,000.00 – $

The Research Associate will support NIH‑funded implementation trials in Eastern Europe and Central Asia by coordinating day‑to‑day study operations, ensuring completion of research aims, and maintaining effective communication between Yale investigators and international partners. Working closely with the Data Manager and the Research Manager, the candidate will manage project timelines, support IRB submissions and regulatory compliance, oversee data collection across multiple sites, and ensure data quality.

The position also involves the analysis of quantitative and mixed‑methods data to generate timely insights, as well as preparation of progress reports and scientific manuscripts for dissemination.

• Project Management and Coordination: ability to manage complex, multi‑country study timelines, deliverables, and communication across diverse stakeholders.
• Regulatory and Compliance Expertise: knowledge of NIH policies, IRB processes, and human subjects protections to ensure ethical and timely conduct of research.
• Data Management and Quality Oversight: skills in harmonizing, monitoring, and verifying data from multiple international sites to maintain consistency and scientific rigor.
• Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis: ability to clean, manage, and analyze complex implementation trial data, including site‑level indicators and mixed‑methods results, to prepare scientific reports and manuscripts.
• Fluency in Russian: ability to communicate effectively with local partners, research staff, and government stakeholders across Central Asia, facilitating collaboration, accurate data collection, and smooth project implementation.

• Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., public health, social sciences).
• Proven experience preparing IRB protocols, amendments, and progress reports.
• Proven experience with clinical trials, including patient recruitment and regulatory submissions.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R).
• Prior experience working on large‑scale research studies or multi‑visit projects.

Required Certifications
: HIPAA compliance, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and Human Subjects Protection.

Required Education and Experience
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Master’s Degree in a related…