Research Associate - Population Health

Department:
SOM Department of Population Health

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Collie-Akers Research
Position Title:
Research Associate - Population Health
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
This position will work on research and practice projects related to public health practice in Kansas.
Job Description:
Required Qualifications

Education:

• A masters degree in behavioral science, public health, or a related field is required

Work Experience:

• Experience working with local health departments or applied practice settings

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

• One year of experience in health or public health field
• One year working in applied public health setting

Skills:

• Strong writing skills and experience working on or with interdisciplinary research teams
• Skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and attending to details
• Ability to interact effectively with research team
• Organized, with excellent time management skills

Job Duties Outlined:

• Conducts collaborative research, and contributes to the development of new research ideas, giving direction to the project
• Conducts research on topics related to public health practice
• Supports the development and maintenance of partnerships between academic and local health department partners
• Supports implementation of collaborative activities identified as part of academic health department relationships
• Prepares papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals and present lectures at conferences
• Supports grant-writing activities
• Supports public health practice needs identified by the supervisor as needed

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Hourly, Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. 

Pay Range:
$50,000.00 - $72,000.00

Minimum

$50,000.00

Midpoint

$61,000.00

Maximum

$72,000.00