Internal Medicine - General Medicine
87653BR
University Job Title
Research Associate 2, HSS
Bargaining Unit
None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
If Fixed Duration, Period
3 years from date of hire
If Fixed Duration, is continuation possible?
Yes
Other Fixed Duration Date
28-Mar-2027
Compensation Grade
Clinical & Research
Compensation Grade Profile
Research Associate 2 HSS (23)
Wage Ranges
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Searchable Job Family
Research/Support
Total # of hours to be worked:
37.5
Work Week
Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Work Location
Medical School Campus
Worksite Address
221 Whitney Ave
New Haven, CT 06511
Position Focus:
Under the direction and supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Research Associate will support multidisciplinary projects within the Section of General Internal Medicine at the Yale School of Medicine. These include ongoing, NIH-funded studies focused on medical school equity and cardiovascular outcomes research, as well as studies in development which are the focus of NIH R01 applications. Specifically, the Research Associate will be responsible for carrying out daily research activities for a mixed methods study that aims to identify the training practices and organizational characteristics of LCME accredited MD programs with the highest rates of physician-scientist professional identity formation among students who identify as members of racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in medicine. Responsibilities include recruitment of research participants, scheduling qualitative interviews for the research team, assisting with/conducting qualitative interviews with medical school administrators, faculty and students and assisting with the development and testing of surveys using REDCap. The Research Associate will be responsible for documenting and tracking data collection, providing status reports to the research team, distribution of study incentives and data cleaning and management. The Research Associate will also work with the research team to code and analyze qualitative interview data.
Under the direction and supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Research Associate will support multidisciplinary projects within the Section of General Internal Medicine at the Yale School of Medicine. These include ongoing, NIH-funded studies focused on medical school equity and cardiovascular outcomes research, as well as studies in development which are the focus of NIH R01 applications. Specifically, the Research Associate will be responsible for carrying out daily research activities for a mixed methods study that aims to identify the training practices and organizational characteristics of LCME accredited MD programs with the highest rates of physician-scientist professional identity formation among students who identify as members of racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in medicine. Responsibilities include recruitment of research participants, scheduling qualitative interviews for the research team, assisting with/conducting qualitative interviews with medical school administrators, faculty and students and assisting with the development and testing of surveys using REDCap. The Research Associate will be responsible for documenting and tracking data collection, providing status reports to the research team, distribution of study incentives and data cleaning and management. The Research Associate will also work with the research team to code and analyze qualitative interview data.
Essential Duties
1. Carries out research within the scope of the established study protocol. Adheres to all human subjects regulations as defined by Yale University and the federal government that pertain to research studies. 2. Develops criteria for admission of study subjects based on goals and objectives of project. 3. Determines potential sources of funding and prospective partnerships. 4. Evaluates feasibility of accepting potential projects through analysis of staffing needs, resource requirements, financial costs, and current planned capacity of group. Negotiates contracts and/or changes with funder. 5. Develops original HIC/IRB submissions. Based on knowledge of science and research goals, collaborates with PIs on major revisions and contributes to scientific protocols. Plans and implements changes. 6. Develops forms, questionnaires and the application of research techniques; writes procedures manuals for data collection and coding. 7. Responsible for the documentation and transmission of study data. Ensures that report forms are accurately documented and completed in a timely manner at each site location. 8. Works independently to develop manage and organize multi site studies. Serves as primary coordinator between University, non-Yale collaborators, pharmaceutical companies, HIC, IRB and funding sources. 9. Performs descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software. 10. Designs and implements quality control measures to ensure accurate collection and processing of data. 11. Contributes in-depth, original thought and relevance to written reports and to the writing of abstracts and manuscripts.
Required Education and Experience
Master’s Degree in a related discipline and two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Skill/Ability 1:
Previous demonstrated ability supporting biomedical research including qualitative and quantitative methods.
Required Skill/Ability 2:
Ability to coordinate study participant recruitment, enrollment and follow-up activities.
Required Skill/Ability 3:
Ability to conduct qualitative interviews and prepare qualitative data for analysis. Ability to manage and extract data for multiple projects accurately and in a timely manner.
Required Skill/Ability 4:
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
Required Skill/Ability 5:
Proficiency with computer databases including REDCap and Microsoft suite.
Weekend Hours Required?
No
Evening Hours Required?
Occasional
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines
Posting Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
EEO Statement:
University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus
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