Research Associate II
- Employer
- Drexel University
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Nov 3, 2022
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Job Details
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
- 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
- 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
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
Company
Founded in 1891 in Philadelphia, Drexel is a comprehensive global R1-level research university with a unique model of experiential learning that combines academic rigor with one of the nation’s premier cooperative education programs.
Drexel University is an urban research university that integrates education, scholarship, diverse partnerships, and our global community to address society’s most pressing challenges through an inclusive learning environment, immersive experiential learning, external partnerships, transdisciplinary and applied research, and creative activity. We prepare graduates of diverse backgrounds to become purpose-driven professionals and agents for positive change
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