Research Associate II

Job Summary

The research associate will work on epidemiologic studies that investigate the influences of state and federal nutrition interventions for schools on racial/ethnic disparities in academic performance; and examine how community food environments modify the influences of those nutrition interventions. These studies have the potential to generate new evidence on the impact of public health nutrition policies for schools and of community nutrition environments on racial/ethnic disparities on academic outcomes and related disparities.

The research associate will lead or co-lead the writing of manuscripts and other dissemination products and participate in the conduct of research using cutting-edge analytic methods to improve causal inferences about the effects of natural experiments on children’s outcomes and disparities in the social determinants of health.

The position is funded through a National Institutes of Health grant, with Multiple Principal Investigators located at Drexel University and San Francisco State University. Flexible work arrangements include either (a) hybrid/in-person work at Drexel University, within the Urban Health Collaborative space, or (b) remote work with Drexel University with hybrid/in-person activities in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Essential Functions

Research:

• Participate creatively in refining research directions
• Lead and assist with the development of data analysis plans
• Conduct extensive literature reviews and synthesize evidence from multiple research fields relevant to the project
• Generate syntheses of quantitative research findings produced by the research team
• Assist with supervision of graduate and/or undergraduate students or other study personnel
• Work collaboratively with a team to ensure successful completion of research tasks

Communication and dissemination:

• Lead the development of first-authored manuscripts, and assist in the development of co-authored publications including writing key sections of manuscripts
• Lead and assist in the dissemination of research findings through the development of research presentations, and preparation and submission of conference abstracts
• Assist in the preparation of other written materials as necessary, e.g., policy and research briefs.
• Identify and implement communication strategies and develop a wide range of dissemination products for researchers, policy makers and lay audiences
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Epidemiology or other public health discipline, or related fields including Economics, Education or Equivalent
• Newly minted doctoral degree, or 5 years of experience if master’s degree
• Record of peer-reviewed scientific publications, including at least one 1st authored publication
• A passion for scientific writing and writing research-related materials, with concomitant outstanding written communication skills
• Have strong interpersonal, organizational, and oral presentation skills
• Be independent/self-directed, with excellent follow-through and time management skills.
• Have the ability to welcome and work with complexity, ambiguity, flexibility and fluctuating deadlines
• Have the ability to balance multiple tasks and work under deadlines, both independently and in collaboration with other team members
• Have the ability to work within a multidisciplinary research team of researchers from multiple US universities

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in research on policy evaluation, or nutrition policies, or educational outcomes

Physical Demands

Typically sitting at a desk/table

Location

University City- Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt with a salary grade of J. For more information regarding Drexel’s Professional Staff salary structure, https://drexel.edu/hr/career/ducomp/salstructure/

Please review the Benefits Brochure for some information on our benefits offerings.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised:Nov 3 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Dec 3 2022 Eastern Standard Time