Research & Training Assistant - School of Public Health

Washington University in St. Louis

6d • $17 - $29

About The Position

A qualified individual is needed for a training and research assistant position with the Center for Public Health Systems Science (CPHSS) at the School of Public Health. CPHSS works to change systems to create healthier communities through research, evaluation, and translation. We use a range of innovative methods in three core focus areas: 1) Policy and Prevention 2) Dissemination and Implementation and 3) Systems Science. The training and research assistant will work on several projects relating to the Translational Science Benefits Model (TSBM) which aims to help public health and clinical scientists demonstrate the impact of their scientific activities on downstream public health, clinical, and societal benefits. This position will be responsible for presenting TSBM materials to lay audiences, assisting with both quantitative and qualitative data collection, data analysis, and developing dissemination materials. Primary responsibilities include developing presentation materials, giving TSBM presentations as well as developing case studies and assisting with development and testing of web-based tools to plan, track, and demonstrate impact.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Work Experience: Research (2 Years)
• Skills: Not Applicable
• Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Skills: Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Computer Literacy, Detail-Oriented, Literature Evaluation, Literature Searches, Microsoft Office 365, Multiple Project Management, Quality Analysis, Quantitative Analysis, Task Organization, Teamwork, Verbal Communications, Web Content Management, WordPress, Working Independently, Written Communication

Responsibilities

• Coordinate evaluation and research activities in close consultation with TSBM Manager.
• Assist with and/or lead TSBM presentation and workshops.
• Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
• Develop project-related reports, presentations, and other products.
• Maintain databases and other project tracking tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level