Research Assistant, Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry

Job Details
Description
The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Participation in the development of systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines, which includes management of expert panels, collaboration with the ADA library in conducting search strategies, citation management, critical appraisal of clinical studies, data abstraction, data analysis, writing and submission of manuscripts, and collaboration informing dissemination strategies.

Minimum Qualifications: A minimum of 3 years of experience in/with investigating and analyzing scientific studies and preparing scientific manuscripts, in particular, systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines.

Previous experience critically appraising clinical studies; and analyzing articles published in peer-reviewed dental and medical journals.
Must have the ability to contribute to evidence synthesis projects and clinical practice guideline documents, develop and maintain professional internal and external relationships, coordinate and pursue multiple projects and deadlines, independently and simultaneously; and critically analyze and evaluate data to draw sound conclusions, decisions, and recommendations.

Must have excellent communication and project management skills.
Must have knowledge of evidence synthesis methods, with a strong background in statistics.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Proficient in EndNote (or similar reference software)

Highly Desirable Skills:  Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or another of the health or life sciences that includes training in experimental design and statistics.
Knowledge of statistical packages (e.g. SPSS).
Previous experience in conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

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Public Health Program Associate, PRISM

We are seeking a highly organized Public Health Program Associate to support the iTech project. iTech is a 5-year project housed within the PRISM Health research group in the Department of Epidemiology at the Rollins School of Public Health Emory University.

This project, currently in its fourth year, is a collaboration between Emory University and University of North Carolina. The UNC/Emory Center for Innovative Technology (iTech) aims to lower the burden of HIV infection by developing and evaluating innovative, interdisciplinary research on technology-based interventions (utilizing mobile apps) across the HIV prevention and care continuum for at-risk or infected youth aged 15-24 years in the United States.

This role will require overseeing study activities in an effective, detailed, organized and efficient manner. Responsibilities include but are not limited to participant recruitment, enrollment and retention, liaising with study partners, performing data analysis and representing studies during project meetings.

Under limited supervision, uses basic knowledge of public health principles to participate in recruitment activities of assigned studies, assist with the maintenance of the studies’ recruitment strategy and protocol.

Enter and manage participant data in various systems including participant set up, messaging, incentive payments, randomization and app account set-ups.
Oversee study retention using the SMART participant management system; develop and maintain study retention strategies through routine participant communication.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of study protocols, forms, questionnaires and documentation.
Work closely with the data management team to ensure accuracy and validity of data along with a smooth study flow; update weekly reports for team distribution.
Collaborate with outside organizations for more targeted recruitment efforts.
Attend recruitment related events, potentially outside of regular business hours and/or on weekends.
Attend all scheduled supervisory, department and study meetings.
Performs related responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

A master’s degree in public health, a master’s of science degree in public health or health education, or a master’s in development practice from an accredited school.

Preferred Qualifications:

Communication/Teamwork

Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrated through contribution to a manuscript or report or draft thesis
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and interact with diverse team members
Demonstrated ability to work independently, completing tasks with minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to multitask and to prioritize assignments so that project deliverables are completed on time
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong organizational skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Critical and analytical thinking abilities
Prior Experience

Experience working in HIV/AIDS research or in HIV/AIDS prevention in community settings
Familiarity with communities of gay, bisexual, same gender loving, and other men who have sex with men
Experience in data management
Ability to communicate using various platforms such as text, email, social media, and phone
Ability to work independently with keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills

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What can a REAL student do for you?

The Rollins Earn and Learn (REAL) program provides partners with the opportunity to hire an experienced graduate student for a fraction of the cost. Rollins School of Public Health pays 50% of the student’s salary and you pay the remaining 50%. REAL students are exceptional employees. Contributing master’s level education, analytical and research skills as well as transferable program development skills that can be utilized within various industries or organizations. From writing grant proposals to analyzing data, REAL students have skills applicable beyond public health.

Health Programs Analyst

Responsibilities
The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a Health Programs Analyst in our National Center office located in Dallas, Texas.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing dedicated evaluation analysis in the AHA’s Center for Health Metrics and Evaluation (CHME). Additional responsibilities include assisting with development and implementation of program evaluation activities for AHA programs and initiatives aimed at the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases and promotion of ideal cardiovascular health.

This is a full time, benefits eligible grant funded position. Current funding is through 6/30/2020 with the possibility of extension.

Essential Job Duties:

Supports development and implementation of program evaluation data collection activities in the Centers for Health Metrics and Evaluation for programs across the portfolio of AHA programs and initiatives.
Assists in the management of CHME projects conducted internally.
Writes sections of analytic reports and proposals for new projects.
Develops and/or and refines standard study measures, develops and implements surveys (paper and online), and oversees quality control of data collection
Develops fact-sheets and brief reports; substantiates facts for AHA activities.
Assists in the production of manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications and presentations; provides input for presentations at scientific conferences and meetings.
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Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH), Marketing Research, Business Statistics or a related area.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in:
creating data collection instruments for both quantitative (surveys/questionnaires) and qualitative (interview/focus group guides) approaches.
conducting quantitative and qualitative data analyses.
strategic and operational planning.
project management and coordination experience.
Proficient knowledge of research design and methodology.
Ability to understand scientific communication (journals, briefings, reports, statistics, etc.) ability to synthesize complex data sets into reports or communications for diverse audiences.
Comprehensive knowledge of public, community and population health and business models.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to travel overnight approx. 5% of the time.
Here are some of the preferred skills we are looking for:

Ability to creatively consider alternative solutions to tasks.
Intellectual curiosity.
SAS, STATA, R or related coding skills.
Proficient knowledge of databases or data repository systems.

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