1. Supervises research within the scope of established study protocol. Adheres to all human subjects regulations as defined by Yale University and the federal government that pertain to research studies. 2. Responsible for reviewing, planning, and implementing study protocols and assessing the impact of program changes on research quality. Identifies and makes initial contact with potential funding sources to secure funds. 3. Oversees the planning of large multi-site or global studies. Establish goals and objectives, training requirements, productivity goals and financial parameters. Develops forms and questionnaires and manages the application of research techniques. 4. Works closely with research faculty and collaborators to identify quality and operational strategies and aspects of study that need to overcome. 5. Fosters and maintains cooperative relationships with principal investigators, collaborators, study coordinators, government officials, international partnerships, and study sponsors to ensure for the safe and timely progression of studies and adherence to all study/agency/government regulations. 6. Develops original HIC/IRB submissions for multi site research. Collaborate with various PI on major revisions and ensure changes are incorporated at each participating site. 7. Uses advanced statistical knowledge to provide support in managing and analyzing data. 8. Develops operational procedures for the collection, editing, verification and management of statistical data. Develops and implements relevant statistical programs to incorporate data from multiple projects. Designs comprehensive and rational databases with advance knowledge of the scientific applications impacting on the data analyses and reporting. 9. Develops protocols for collection of data. Designs data gathering instruments and related procedures. Tests, refines and finalizes instruments for use in research study. 10. Presents talks, seminars or other oral presentations on the methodology and analyses used in scientific studies. 11. Composes major abstracts/publications/manuscript. 12. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skill/ability 1: Strong project management knowledge base; proven understanding of research methods; demonstrated experience managing research project budgets, staffing allocations, and expenses.
Required Skill/ability 2: Strong analytical skills, as demonstrated by developing and managing complex projects. Proficiency in MS Excel.
Required Skill/ability 3: Strong writing skills, as demonstrated by authoring reports to funding agencies and internal/external project stakeholders. Proficiency in MS Word and PowerPoint.
Required Skill/ability 4: Strong communication skills, the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically in written and verbal forms with internal and external contacts, faculty, and staff.
Required Skill/ability 5: Demonstrated excellent organizational, managerial, and supervisory skills, including the ability to effectively coordinate multiple studies and to provide mentorship to staff.
Preferred Education: Master's level degree (Public Health or other research degree) plus 5-7 years of research experience.
Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Posting Position Title: Research Associate 3, HSS
University Job Title: Research Associate 3, HSS
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Master's level degree (Public Health or other research degree) plus 5-7 years of research experience.
Master's Degree in a related discipline and four years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience.
Yale University is an American private Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.