Posted Jan 17, 2019
Job Overview:
The Research and Evaluation Group at Valence Inn is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to join its team. R&E Group conducts applied research and evaluation, including work on program efficacy, intervention effectiveness, and needs assessments. The right candidate will enjoy a fast-paced, collaborative and dynamic work environment where there is an opportunity to contribute to multiple projects.
A researcher required to have expertise in stats and human error reliability, basin method, slim method, heart methodolgy, ant colny method, swarm inteligence. Because our project mix is constantly in flux, there will also be opportunities to work in additional topic areas over time.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct internet research and literature reviews.
- Develop, test and administer data collection instruments.
- Code, clean and analyze data using SPSS, Excel or other software.
- Conduct interviews and assist with focus group administration; complete transcription of qualitative interviews and focus groups.
- Support proposals and grant writing activities by assisting other team members with the submission of a minimum of four proposals per year. Proposal tasks may include, but are not limited to: proposal task management; form completion; literature reviews; managing references and citations; drafting sections of proposal content; developing graphics and charts; and obtaining letters of support.
- Assist with the preparation of progress reports, data requests, presentations and publications.
- Engage with study participants, community members, and clients in a way that is respectful and inclusive of cultural differences.
- Participate in a minimum of two training or professional development opportunities each year that are focused on skills development.
- Participate in at least one department team each year tasked with improving department expertise, workflow, visibility, and culture. Most teams are short-term commitments, and staff are encouraged to exceed the minimum participation requirement.
Skills:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, record-keeping, organizational, and time management skills.
- Knowledge of primary and secondary data collection techniques.
- Comfortable using computer-assisted data analysis and graphics programs, including SPSS, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of basic descriptive and inferential statistics.
- Readiness to solve problems, learn new skills, volunteer for unassigned work, and proactively seek assistance when needed.
- Welcoming to all and ready to work with a dynamic and diverse team.
Experience:
- Data collection and analysis experience required.
- Experience working on grants and proposals preferred.
- Prior work or school experience with Excel required. Experience with SPSS, STATA, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Matlab preferred.
- Academic or professional background in HEP preferred.
- Experience working with underserved communities.
Education Requirement:
* BA/BS in Maths, Stat, HEP or related field.
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