Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

A qualified individual is needed for a training and research assistant position with the Center for Public Health Systems Science (CPHSS) at the School of Public Health. CPHSS works to change systems to create healthier communities through research, evaluation, and translation. We use a range of innovative methods in three core focus areas: 1) Policy and Prevention 2) Dissemination and Implementation and 3) Systems Science. The training and research assistant will work on several projects relating to the Translational Science Benefits Model (TSBM) which aims to help public health and clinical scientists demonstrate the impact of their scientific activities on downstream public health, clinical, and societal benefits. This position will be responsible for presenting TSBM materials to lay audiences, assisting with both quantitative and qualitative data collection, data analysis, and developing dissemination materials. Primary responsibilities include developing presentation materials, giving TSBM presentations as well as developing case studies and assisting with development and testing of web-based tools to plan, track, and demonstrate impact.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate evaluation and research activities in close consultation with TSBM Manager.
• Assist with and/or lead TSBM presentation and workshops.
• Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
• Develop project-related reports, presentations, and other products.
• Maintain databases and other project tracking tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Research (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Computer Literacy, Detail-Oriented, Literature Evaluation, Literature Searches, Microsoft Office 365, Multiple Project Management, Quality Analysis, Quantitative Analysis, Task Organization, Teamwork, Verbal Communications, Web Content Management, WordPress, Working Independently, Written Communication

Grade

R07-H

Salary Range

$17.10 - $29.09 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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