Research Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut.

📋 Description

• Perform literature reviews and syntheses, formulate research questions to explore through CVNs archival and/or prospective data collection methods, and seek out grant funding opportunities to broaden and enhance our research portfolio and its impact on the field.

• Assist in internal operations research and quality improvement initiatives, optimizing clinical care and organizational processes to ensure CVN evolves as a learning mental health network and advances the field.

• Design proposed research projects leveraging subject matter expertise, experience, and thorough evaluation of existing evidence, including peer-reviewed literature.

• Create and implement a variety of analytic techniques, methodologies, and research designs; execute and present analyses of archival and prospective data.

• Conduct data extraction, transformation, and analysis from EHR systems using SQL and R and/or Python.

• Support operational analytics requirements across clinical programs (e.g., outcomes tracking, measurement-based care, program evaluation).

• Establish reproducible data pipelines and analytic workflows.

• Collaborate with clinical, operational, and data engineering teams to ensure data quality and usability.

• Utilize research and data analytic tools and methodologies to tackle and resolve clinical and operational challenges in conjunction with the IQ team, other departments, and CVN leadership.

• Assist in program evaluation efforts and operational projects and studies.

• Convert complex findings into actionable insights for both scientific and non-technical audiences.

• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to bolster internal research initiatives, research grants, CVN’s Scientific Advisory Board, and collaboration between CVN-IQ and other departments and clinics within the network.

• Aid in the development, review, and submission of grant applications, research proposals, and IRB protocols.

• Execute miscellaneous job-related responsibilities or other projects as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctorate (PhD) in clinical psychology or a related clinical/social science field.

• 5-7 years of experience (including doctoral training) in a research institute or academic environment.

• Expertise or substantial knowledge in clinical or experimental psychology or a related field.

• Proficiency in data management, cleaning, and analytic procedures and methodologies.

• In-depth understanding of social science research methodologies and designs, including theoretical models and major paradigms such as qualitative/quantitative, mixed methods, surveys, longitudinal, and cross-sectional studies.

• Ability to conceptualize, plan, and execute research studies independently or as part of a team, including designing sampling strategies, study protocols, and data analytic plans.

• Documented history of publication in scholarly/peer-reviewed journals.

• Competent in using technology, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with familiarity in online grant application platforms.

• Experience with Smartsheet is preferred.

• Proven ability to write effectively and professionally for academic and scientific audiences, including review panels.

• Familiarity with human subjects protections/IRB protocols and processes.

• Exceptional organizational, communication, and coordination skills.

• Commitment to uphold the highest ethical standards.

• Enthusiasm for being part of a small, dynamic, and innovative team.

• Occasional travel required (estimated 3-5 times per year).

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health care benefits fully covered.

• Generous leave policies.

• Ample PTO and sick leave provisions.

• Wellness programs focusing on mental and physical health.

• Commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that empowers our team members to express their unique perspectives and positively impact the lives of those we serve.

• Opportunities for professional learning and development.

• Company-sponsored team-building events.

• A laptop and additional computer equipment will be provided by the company.

• A 401(k) savings plan with employer matching and additional benefits.