RESEARCH ANALYST 1 - University of Washington - Seattle, WA

The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The Department of Global Health was established in 2007, bridging the schools of Medicine and Public Health, with a mandate to harness the expertise and interdisciplinary power of all UW schools and colleges. Driven by tremendous interest among both students and faculty, the Department has grown explosively to more than 400 graduate students and hundreds more undergraduates. We have more than 280 faculty and 1,000 staff working on projects across 93 countries with our deepest ties in Peru, Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia.
The Department was made possible by generous support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and additional support from the University of Washington and state of Washington.

The Department of Global Health has an opportunity available for a Research Analyst I to provide support to the daily operations and reporting requirements of Global Health programs in Latin America including the PARACAS, ICTuS, and Global Health Fellows programs.

This position will primarily support three training grants funded in the department:
Global Health Fellows Program: this grant is a partnership with four US institutions and over 20 international sites. The program provides fellowship training to 20+ trainees each year, supports 40+ program alumni, and provides career and mentorship development workshops in international locations each year.
PARACAS: this fellowship is an interdisciplinary program in partnership with the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru that provides advanced academic training to pre-and-post doctoral researchers in the field of HIV.
ICTuS: a collaboration with the UW Stroke Center, Department of Neurology, and two organizations in Peru (NAMRU & UPCH) to provide advanced academic training and career development for neurologists interested in developing careers in cerebrovascular diseases.

The individual selected for this position will independently analyze research data and provide guidance to trainees conducting studies within the programs. He/she will develop research protocols, write and edit manuscripts, prepare websites, and manage records for ongoing studies and new initiatives.

Successful applicants will be fluent in English and Spanish, have experience living or working abroad (preferably in Peru), and demonstrate an understanding of academic research processes.

Primary Responsibilities

Data Analysis:

Assist trainees and staff with data collection and analysis.
Analyze information collected by trainees and prepare materials for presentations and publication.
Provide trainings on REDCap, Canvas, Adobe Connect, and other research or collaboration platforms to trainees and staff based domestically and abroad.
Conduct program evaluations, prepare written reports of findings, and make recommendations for improvement and new initiatives.

Website Development/Technology Support:

Expand and maintain program websites using WordPress software and coding in HTML, CSS, and Javascript as needed.
Design websites for new initiatives and provide advanced training to program staff.
Coordinate a bi-monthly lecture series utilizing Adobe Connect and Canvas. Duties include creating email announcements and reminders, developing presentations, providing tech support during the meeting, and distributing meeting materials after the lecture.

IRB Support:

Advise trainees and staff on all applicable regulations, University policies and ethical principles related to research protocols in order to determine the level of review.
Complete human subjects applications and renewals in consultation with PIs and trainees.
Develop and maintain a database on the current status of all IRB submissions, including approval expiration dates. Produce regular reports to convey this information clearly to management.
Liaise and build strong relationships with IRB committee members and with the research community at UW and in the countries where we operate.
Create templates and shared resources to assist collaborators with IRB applications.

Administrative Support:

Schedule, promote, and assist with in-person and virtual information sessions using Polycom, Adobe Connect, Skype, and Canvas.
Design monthly newsletters and other community building initiatives for programs.
Translate documents between English and Spanish and assist with the preparation of funding applications.

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.
For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.

REQUIREMENTS:

A Bachelor's Degree including college-level course work in statistics or one year of work experience in statistics, analysis, or research OR equivalent education/experience.

Additional Requirements:

Fluency in Spanish and English
Demonstrated ability to work independently and to meet required deadlines.
Strong organizational skills, attention to details, and excellent time management.
Excellent judgment and interpersonal skills with proven ability for effective cross-cultural communication.
Advanced word processing skills with an emphasis on Microsoft Office products to include: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

DESIRED:

Experience with commonly used UW systems and/or communication platforms including Canvas, Adobe Connect, PurchasePath, and MyFD.
Familiarity with the programming languages: HTML, CSS, MySQL, PHP, and Javascript
Familiarity with STATA, SPSS, or SAS.
International work experience or experience in an academic research environment; familiarity with global health programs a plus.
Experience with web design and/or use of Word Press and Drupal software.
Experience creating published materials and infographics.

Condition of Employment:

Appointment to this position is contingent upon obtaining satisfactory results from a criminal background check.

Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Criminal Conviction History, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

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The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu .

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