Research Assistant (Health Policy and Management)

We are seeking a Research Assistant who will oversee data collection, data organization, and/or data management or similar functions/tasks for research study(ies) in support of a PI or a research team.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Run routine and ad hoc reports.
• Use standard tools and computer programs to review data.
• Assist with data cleaning measures to ensure accuracy of data and preparation of tables.
• Lead basic activities such as data collection and data entry.
• May lead specific tasks and develop processes to ensure study activities occur effectively and efficiently.
• May conduct literature searches to support faculty in research efforts.
• May design and format papers/publications.
• May assist PIs in writing summaries of papers for release as policy briefs or other channels.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

• The candidate will assist with government support and evaluation projects, including but not limited to,

• Opioid litigation tracking and website updates.
• Drafting website posts.
• Conducting/supporting all elements of the opioid settlement fund tracking project.
• Posting on social media.
• Attending meetings related to the opioid litigation.

The candidate will have opportunities to assist with evaluation and assessment projects. Tasks may include,

• Data collection.
• Data cleaning and analysis support.
• Research and literature reviews.
• Drafting memos/reports.
• Administrative supports.