Job description

Research Associate (GS-9)

Expected starting salary: $58,560 + Benefits (GS-9)

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated, independent, and experienced candidate for a full-time Research Associate position to assist a Principal Investigator (PI) in the VA Center to Improve Veteran Involvement in Care (CIVIC) with multiple research projects intended to advance the prevention and treatment of common and significant mental health issues and conditions that affect Veterans. Specific projects are related to suicide prevention and reintegrating service members. We are looking for candidates with previous human subjects research experience that can work independently within a research team to achieve project aims and deadlines. The ideal candidates will be highly skilled in project coordination, participant tracking, and human subject protections.

Research environment

This position is located at the VA Portland Health Care System’s Center to Improve Veteran Involvement in Care (CIVIC) (https://www.portlandcoin.research.va.gov/). CIVIC’s mission is to conduct research that empowers veterans to improve their health through engagement in self-care, engagement with VA and non-VA healthcare systems, and engagement in the research process.

The VA HSRD CIVIC is a research center housed at the VA Portland Health Care System with strong ties to Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). The CIVIC community is committed to developing, fostering, and retaining a diverse workforce. We seek applicants who have experience working with diverse communities and on diverse teams. In addition, we seek candidates who have experience engaging, communicating with, and incorporating perspectives from multiple diverse or underrepresented communities into research.

This study team values individuals at all points in their career trajectories and is committed to fostering the professional growth of its staff. Within our team, we have multiple ongoing projects and collaborations with other investigators that provide opportunities for additional data analysis, data collection, and cross-team experiences to support motivated staff in reaching professional development goals. Within CIVIC, and the broader VA and OHSU communities, there are many opportunities for continuing education and training related to a broad variety of topics. Such opportunities include OHSU Departmental Grand Rounds or larger events, research in progress meetings, CIVIC conferences, analyst drop-in sessions, qualitative forums, funding for participation in external training opportunities (e.g., workshops, conference attendance), and more.

This position is eligible for modified work schedules, a transit pass, as well as paid vacation, sick leave, and a range of healthcare and retirement benefits: https:/www.vacareers.va.gov/Benefits/EmploymentBenefits.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility is to assist the PI in meeting research aims for human subjects research among Veterans. Specific duties depend on qualifications and experience, but may include:

• Managing the day-to-day study activities as well as study milestones to meet project objectives
• Developing standard operating procedures and ensuring that project activities are being conducted with fidelity to research protocols
• Coordinating with research assistants, research associates, and interventionists to complete study tasks
• Maintaining Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other regulatory compliance correspondence
• Recruiting and consenting/enrolling participants
• Managing participant enrollment and progress through study activities
• Ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality
• Managing participant reimbursements
• Contributing to the writing and preparation of scholarly manuscripts for scientific journals and presentations of study findings at professional meetings in collaboration with the PI
• Helping develop grant submissions/resubmissions
• Additional administrative tasks as needed

Experience

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., M.P.H., Ph.D., M.S., M.A.), or a Bachelor’s degree and several years relevant employment experience
• Experience with data management and related programs/software such as REDCap or Excel
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and guidelines that govern projects, including those specific to research-based projects (e.g., IRB)
• Strong conceptual, analytic, oral and written communication skills, and ability to work independently
• Ability to multitask and prioritize project goals, ethics, and professional interactions with participants
• Rigorous attention to detail and record keeping
• Resourcefulness and sound professional/ethical judgment
• Commitment to contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
• Must be a US citizen (due to being a U.S. federal government-funded position)

Preferred qualifications

• Prior experience leading/organizing a large research study
• Experience contributing to writing manuscripts and/or grant proposals

Telework/remote work

Telework options will be discussed with applicants, but some periodic onsite work will be required.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit both a cover letter and a resume/CV.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $58,560.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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