Research Assistant

The School of Global Health is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Research Assistant to lead the development of the literature review portion of the process for a health equity-related study. As lead, the research assistant will be mainly responsible for conducting the literature review portion of the study, as well as coordination of supporting research and ensuring such is completed with accuracy and timeliness.

The Research Assistant reports to the Principal Investigator (PI) of the study.

Daily Operations
•    Lead the full development of the literature review, from inception, to research, to the publication-ready deliverable. 
•    Responsible for identifying the process of the literature review and coordinating with all other researchers. 
•    Survey the existing literature in the designated topic as assigned by the PI.
•    Synthesize the information from the researched literature into a summary.
•    Critically analyze the information gathered by identifying gaps in current knowledge, showing limitations of theory and points of views.
•    Formulate areas for further research and reviewing areas of controversy.
•    Present the literature in an organized way.
•    Assist other coordinators with administrative study activities in a timely manner as necessary.
•    Other research and writing related duties as assigned by the PI.

Desired Skills and Qualifications
•    Doctoral or Master level education preferably in public health, sciences, medical sciences, social sciences, or a closely related field.
•    Minimum 2 years of experience in conducting health disparities/equity-related research.
•    Familiarity with public health epidemiological analysis of mortality by cause.
•    Publication-level writing capability.
•    Ability to effectively devote keen and acute attention to detail.
•    Positive attitude and the ability and desire to work in a company that embraces collaboration and a team approach.
•    Demonstrated ability to operate basic Microsoft office software, as well as citation management/reference manager programs.
•    Strong verbal and interpersonal skills.
•    Skilled at presenting findings to large audiences and stakeholders.
•    Professional and highly motivated “self-starter” with the ability to exercise initiative, together with ability to work as a team player as well as independently while managing a variety of skills in an academic setting.
•    Excellent task management and prioritization skills.
•    Proven ability to successfully build and cultivate excellent long-term relationships with key stakeholders of a research project.
•    Excellent follow up management.
•    Experience scheduling meetings via Zoom or Microsoft Teams.