Mixed Method Health Scientist

University of South Carolina, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago

Location: Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA

Job Type: FullTime

Deadline: 31 Mar 2024

Posting Summary

Logo For Posting
Posting Number	RTF00050PO24
USC Market Title	Associate Scientist
Link to USC Market Title	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156374
Business Title (Internal Title)	Mixed Method Health Scientist
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	College of Social Work
Department	COSW Institute for Families in Society
Advertised Salary Range	$60,000-90,000
Location of Vacancy	1
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	M-F 8;30am – 5:00pm
Type of Staff Position	Staff Research Grant (SRGP)
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category	Other Professional

About USC

About University of South Carolina	From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Inclusive Excellence Statement	At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Inclusive Excellence Statement

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below

The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

South Carolina Retirement	Yes
State Insurance Programs	Yes
Annual Leave	Yes
Sick Leave	Yes

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	USC/IFS is seeking a Maternal & Child Health (MCH) Mixed-Methods Health Scientist who is familiar with research approaches that weave together qualitative and quantitative designs in the service of holistic knowledge-building. Candidates should have expertise and documented experience applying qualitative and quantitative research designs to program and policy evaluation and the translation of these findings to diverse audiences via writing, oral presentation, or multimedia approaches. The ideal candidate will have existing subject matter expertise in maternal and child health. The ability to lead and manage research projects involving diverse internal teams and external partners, including communities served or affected by the research, is strongly desired. Finally, candidates should demonstrate a commitment to developing and sharing rigorous, actionable research regarding programs and policies with a commitment to engagement of community stakeholders. Mixed-Methods Research: Play a leadership role on existing USC/IFS research projects, including overseeing the work of a team of researchers, contributing to qualitative and quantitative analytic plans, and making real-time course corrections in research designs or workplans. Perform statistical and/or qualitative data analysis and exploration and collaborate with others on research teams to analyze data and synthesize findings. Prepare interim and final reports, research briefs, abstracts, manuscripts, and other data products for research projects, both independently and collaboratively, and disseminate results to research participants, communities, policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and funders. Oversee research and evaluation projects through the planning, implementation, and dissemination stages. Work with other IFS management staff to ensure the timely completion of project-level activities within budget constraints. Mentor and/or supervise junior staff assigned to your projects. Complete required progress reports and engage with project funders. Engage with other senior staff in the IFS to develop effective project- and policy-area level management structures and practices. Work with staff to develop new projects that are in alignment with the mission of the IFS. Contribute to strategic planning and setting a research agenda, in collaboration with other staff. When possible, contribute to development synergies between partners and stakeholders research, evaluation, and policy areas.
Required Education and Experience	Requires a PhD in area of social sciences, public health, public policy or related field and three years of full time work experience relevant to the role.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with Microsoft Office, NVivo/MAXQDA, and a statistical package (e.g. SAS). Experience/strong familiarity with a range of quantitative research designs, including exploratory data analysis, descriptive data summary and visualization, and experimental/quasi-experimental impact strategies. Documented experience managing grant-funded research projects in a nonprofit, university, or governmental agency. Experience with managing people through complex projects and process flows. Experience with centering equity and employing strengths-based approaches to team management. Prior experience working with others to develop funding proposals to federal, state and/or private agencies. Excellent written communication skills. Subject matter expertise in one or more maternal and child health focus areas above.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Familiarity engaging research participants in iterative validation of qualitative research results and facilitating their dissemination of these findings in non-academic settings through compelling ways (e.g., multimedia, townhalls, and toolkits). Knowledge and prior experience related to implementation/evaluation of large scale initiatives with specific focus on process, implementation, and rapid-cycle evaluation strategies. Documented experience combining a range of these approaches in the context of program or policy evaluation, or in the context of pure research designed to contribute to a specific area in the maternal and child health and/or health services research fields. Track record of designing rigorous research, collecting data, analyzing data, and managing quality assurance with respect to deliverables. Highly collaborative and team oriented, with a track record of working across differences in terms of discipline, skill set, working style, seniority, and identity. Attention to detail.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Perform statistical and/or qualitative data analysis and exploration and collaborate with others on research teams to analyze data and synthesize findings.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

Job Duty	Prepare interim and final reports, research briefs, abstracts, manuscripts, and other data products for research projects, both independently and collaboratively, and disseminate results to research participants, communities, policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and funders.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Oversee research and evaluation projects through the planning, implementation, and dissemination stages.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Work with other IFS management staff to ensure the timely completion of project-level activities within budget constraints Engage with other senior staff in the IFS to develop effective project- and policy-area level management structures and practices.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Contribute to strategic planning, setting a research agenda and developing new projects that are in alignment with the mission of IFS in collaboration with other staff.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Complete required progress reports and engage with project funders.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Mentor junior staff.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Other duties as assigned.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	5

Position Attributes

Hazardous weather category	Non-Essential
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.	No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date
Job Open Date	02/15/2024
Job Close Date	03/31/2024
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant	Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. *We are only accepting applications submitted by* March 31, 2024.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/164145
EEO Statement	The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

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