University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Center for Bioethics and Humanities

Job Title: Senior PRA

Position #: 00842351 – Requisition #:38352

Job Summary:

We are seeking a professional research assistant to contribute to our vibrant research and education programs at the Center for Bioethics and Humanities (CBH). At CBH, we are committed to conducting world-class empirical, policy-relevant research on topics at the intersection of bioethics and health policy and to offering high quality educational offerings in bioethics and the health humanities.

Nature of Work
This position is responsible for supporting coordination and execution of research and evaluation projects and supporting our growing educational mission. Competitive candidates will be detail-oriented, innately curious, and highly motivated to excel in a dynamic team environment.

Professional Field
This position is in the field of bioethics.

Examples of Work Performed

The primary responsibility of the position will support research, evaluation, and education project coordination such as: participant recruitment & retention, regulatory compliance, data collection & management, communications management, resource procurement and cost & schedule monitoring, grant application support, new course review and quality assurance, and educational project coordination.  This position will be asked to support qualitative and/or quantitative methodologic specialties. 

• Assist in creating research methods, including designing study recruitment protocols, and collaborating with the study team for recruitment strategies.
• Participate in the development of data collection instruments under the guidance of experts or a team, with a focus on qualitative data collection materials.
• Contribute to data collection efforts, including administering surveys, conducting observations, and facilitating qualitative interviews or focus groups.
• Support both quantitative and qualitative data analysis efforts.
• Analyze quantitative data using software like SAS or R.
• Lead the qualitative coding process and generate reports/queries in Atlas TI.
• Collaborate with the Core lead to develop analytic plans for both qualitative and quantitative data.
• Summarize study findings and contribute to the communication of results through reports or presentations.
• Take a leading role in the development of publications, including abstract writing and manuscript preparation.
• Apply project management skills to oversee and ensure the successful execution of research and education activities, including coordinating team tasks and deadlines.
• Assist Dr. Baugh with key activities associated with the certificate program.
• Assist class instructors as needed on selected tasks.
• Coordinate meetings as needed.
• Assist in curriculum development.
• Oversee course and program evaluations.
• Assist in preparing new grant applications.