Research Analyst – Precision Analytics

Department

BSD PSY - Lyons Lab

About the Department

To transform mental health through compassionate, innovative interdisciplinary care, pioneering research, and the education of future leaders dedicated to advancing the well-being of individuals, families, and their communities.

Job Summary

The Research Analyst contributes to the organization’s research and evaluation projects by conducting data analysis, literature reviews, and applied research activities. This role serves at the directoin of the Associate Director of Precision Analytics to support the translation of analytics into research products, reports, and publications that advance organizational learning and field-wide knowledge. The job performs routine assignments related to scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Writes articles, reports and manuscripts. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and evaluation activities in collaboration with the Precision Analytics team.

• Analyze data and synthesize findings for reports, presentations, and publications.

• Contribute to literature reviews and background research to support ongoing projects.

• Assist with writing research briefs, manuscripts, and dissemination products.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to integrate research into practice.

• Support cross-team projects that require research input or analysis.

• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.

• Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.

• Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.

• Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support. Has general awareness in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Advanced degree.

Experience:

• Experience conducting applied research or evaluation.

• Proficiency in statistical software and data analysis tools (e.g., R, Python, SPSS, Stata).

• Strong writing skills for research and publication purposes.

Preferred Competencies

• Ability to synthesize findings and communicate them to diverse audiences.

• Familiarity with program evaluation methods and evidence-based practice.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.

• Problem-solving skills.

• Organizational skills.

• Verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$50,000.00 - $70,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

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