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Research Associate III, The Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND), Laramie, WY

Posted: Thursday, September 22, 2022

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Plan and design complex research project(s); manage operational, financial and personnel functions of designated project(s) under limited supervision. Organizes, preserves, analyzes, interprets, and disseminates high quality data related to activities, operations of WIND projects and research under the direction of WIND Director of Research and Evaluation and in collaboration with WIND leadership.

This position is grant funded and considered at-will employment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prepare grant applications, contracts, and related budget recommendations.
  • Design, manage, and participate in all phases of research projects including researching, editing, planning, and overall project management
  • Serve as technical consultant and coordinator of research project(s), including both small statewide and large multi-state projects, by developing research objectives, determining measures, experimental protocols and procedures, and integrating diverse participants and communities into projects.
  • Conduct and facilitate innovative community-based participatory research which require the application of novel methods and procedures for which precedents may not exist.
  • Develop and conduct program evaluation for state, regional and national programs.
  • Provide consultation or training to the public or University community; and conduct workshops, trainings or other trainings.
  • Research literature to define additional research needs specific to methodologies and to prepare manuscripts.
  • Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

  • Analysis/Problem Identification 
  • Attention to Detail
  • Collaborate
  • Formal Presentation Skills
  • Independence
  • Safety Awareness/Human Subjects
  • Strategic Planning
  • Quality Orientation

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position is eligible for remote work and/or a flexible work schedule.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Education:  Master’s degree in a field related to area of research, evaluation, psychology, sociology, public health, behavioral sciences, disabilities studies, or related fields.
  • Experience: 3 years work-related experience, including quantitative and/or qualitative research or program evaluation experience with increasing degrees of responsibility

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Social or behavioral science, human service systems, disabilities theory, statistical or applicable science theory and concepts.
  • Research and program evaluation methodologies and procedures.
  • Literature searches and scientific collaboration.
  • Data recording, data interpretation and analysis, and documentation preparation.
  • Grant writing expertise.
  • Communication and report writing theory, methods, concepts and techniques.
  • Supervision and project management methods and techniques.
  • Applicable University, federal, and state laws, rules and regulations related to human subjects research.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 09/19/2022 will receive full consideration.

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.

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