Research Scientist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +16 more states.

📋 Description

• Develop and enhance data collection tools, such as semi-structured interview guides and surveys.

• Conduct and facilitate virtual key informant interviews and group discussions with investigators, trainees, and implementation partners across various global contexts.

• Manage qualitative data utilizing qualitative data analysis software, which includes preparing transcripts, creating codebooks, and coding.

• Construct and implement codebooks utilizing both deductive and inductive methodologies across different data sources and cohorts.

• Utilize implementation science frameworks like RE-AIM, CFIR, and PRISM to structure and interpret research findings.

• Design and deliver implementation science training programs for adult learners, incorporating adult learning principles.

• Offer mentorship and support to analytic team members.

• Assist in coordinating large academic meetings, including drafting agendas, polling questions, and summarizing discussions.

• Lead initiatives that involve technical support, health policy or health care delivery model implementation, monitoring, program evaluation, and learning collaboratives.

• Provide operational and scientific oversight for research initiatives, taking on roles such as project director, deputy project director, or task lead.

• Supervise individual and team assignments and timelines alongside a Project Manager.

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with project sponsors, external collaborators, internal managers, and staff.

• Engage in proposals for new research and evaluation initiatives.

• Contribute to the development of study protocols and analytic methodologies.

• Create and execute methodological and applied research leading to peer-reviewed publications, sponsor reports, and various dissemination strategies.

⛳️ Requirements

• PhD in public health, health behavior, health services research, implementation science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, or another related social science field, or a master's degree with relevant experience (PhD is strongly preferred).

• Familiarity with implementation science theories, models, and frameworks.

• Proficiency in qualitative analysis software such as Dedoose, NVivo, ATLAS.ti, or MAXQDA.

• Proven training and practical experience in qualitative methods, including interviewing, coding, and thematic or content analysis.

• Experience in developing training curricula, webinars, or technical assistance materials for professional audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to make significant contributions to research projects and secure funding for new initiatives.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Must be able, willing, and available to travel internationally, including several nights away from home annually.

• Must hold a valid and active United States Passport.

• Must reside in Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Washington D.C., Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, or Virginia.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility for remote work.

• Limited overnight travel, not exceeding 5%.