Research Assistant I

Cherokee Federal

11h•$50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Cherokee Insights is seeking a Research Assistant to support the efforts of the US Air Force Mental Health Resilience Program Evaluation & Enhancement (MHRP E&E). Compensation & Benefits: Estimated Starting Salary Range for Research Assistant I: $50,000-$55,000 Pay commensurate with experience. Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Requirements

Master’s degree in the field of behavioral health and medicine, such as social work, psychology, nursing, or a related field OR a Bachelor’s Degree and 3 to 5 years of experience in the behavioral /medical field.
Prior experience in healthcare settings and working with providers
Possess excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to understand complex written and oral instructions
Excellent attention to detail. Exceptional organizational skills
Ability to set and meet deadlines with high-quality work
Proficient with digital technologies and Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Access
Work in consultation with Knowesis and the academic partner’s staff.
Be able to read, write, and speak English fluently and clearly to communicate effectively with all personnel for which they will interact.
Possess sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills, and social sensitivity such that they can relate constructively to a variety of contacts from a diverse background.
This position is required to travel to both local and offsite training locations.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Nice To Haves

Experience in sleep research or sleep medicine (highly desired)

Responsibilities

Participate in a 3.5-day training session focused on the overview of quality improvement, qualitative interviews, and proficiency of utilization of the Sleep Technology portal and app.
Conduct data collection through qualitative interviews.
Code qualitative interviews and tested for inter-rater reliability.
Support the dissemination of information regarding the pilot project to participants and other stakeholders.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned