Job Abstract

The Semel Institute is seeking to hire a full time Contract Research Associate / Analyst to work on Community-Based Prevention Research and Resource Development Activities. Duties include:

• Manage the preparation and submission of IRB/human subject applications to the Office for the Protection of Research Subjects.
• Collaborate with Project leadership to develop and manage evaluation assessments and conduct qualitative field work.
• Oversee communication with Prevention and Early Intervention county-level providers from across California who are working with California Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS).
• Work with Project Leads to analyze data using thematic analysis and prepare regular reports for funders.
• Coordinate communication with community-based pilot providers, collect qualitative, survey, and observational data, and prepare it for analysis.
• Manage all data collection evaluation activities and write summary reports.
• Manage the research dissemination, technology transfer, educational, and technical assistance events.
• Support technical needs of the project including gathering and preparing content for website and repository.
• Prepares, edits and modifies documents including research reports, manuscripts, presentations and proposals.
• Prepare travel reimbursements as needed.
• Develop presentations using online search engines of research articles, pictures, and other electronic media to make presentations more interesting and appealing to audiences.
• Maintain research dissemination activity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Experience collecting and interpreting empirically validated and research-based substance use and mental health prevention information to be useful to substance abuse treatment practitioners in an educational/training setting.
• Ability to track projects according to multiple dimensions and factors to produce error-free and comprehensive reports.
• Experience conducting library searches to identify recent research-based publications and other resources.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally, and in writing, with state and county-level staff, and university professionals.
• Skill in speaking clearly and distinctly, using discretion and sensitivity, as well as appropriate grammar to obtain and convey information to and from the public and to staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff members of all levels.
• Ability to operate advanced computers with speed and demonstrated accuracy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office and other required software.
• Expertise in the use of PowerPoint including creation and formatting of slides as well as incorporation of audio and visual media and animation effects.
• Organizational skills to maintain data collection records and coordinate other tasks, as required.
• Skill in performing with frequent interruptions, as a part of a team, and the ability to respond to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to proofread work before submitting as final.
• Ability to work with little supervision and to problem solve as appropriate and possess the ability to think logically in high demand situations.
• Willingness to work occasional weekend and evening hours.
• Willingness to travel to conferences, meetings, and pilot research sites across California.
• Skill in approving and processing online travel vouchers and other reimbursements.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a substance abuse, mental health, or primary care-related research environment.
• Skill in using the University’s travel and reimbursement systems. Skill in preparing reports, addressing issues resulting from travel, mileage, and reimbursement activity.