Senior Research Assistant

Department Overview

The Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences is an independent research institute within OHSU that is dedicated to health and safety in the workplace. The Institute receives its base funding from the Oregon Workers’ Compensation Fund and leverages this base funding to secure federal government grants in basic, clinical, and applied research. We perform biomedical/occupational research and innovation for a healthy workforce, aimed at promoting health and reducing disease and disability among workers across the nation, particularly in Oregon.

 

 This position will work on projects under the direction of Leslie Hammer, Ph.D., and is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense. Dr. Hammer’s current research is focused on psychological health within the National Guard, by implementing and evaluating a leadership training utilizing a randomized controlled trial model. The senior research assistant will, under minimal supervision, assist the team with all facets of the research project, including recruitment, data collection, participant payment and tracking, literature reviews, and development of materials for dissemination. They will be expected to manage a variety of tasks, being able to prioritize multiple assignments. The senior research assistant should be able to work independently but also in collaboration with a team, often remotely. The position may involve in-state travel.

Function/Duties of Position

• Assist with participant recruitment, participant payment (e.g., ClinCard) and tracking, and interface (e.g., answering questions, following up with non-responders).
• Provide team with military-relevant information on the study population.
• Assist with development and implementation of leadership training.
• Develop materials such as packaged training materials and communications of findings for dissemination for multiple audiences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field AND 1 year of relevant experience or

• Equivalent combination of training and experience

• 1 - 3 years of relevant research experience

• Experience working with the military community

• Knowledge of military culture

• Experience using Microsoft Office programs

• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Knowledge and application of gathering, compiling, and reporting research information

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, writing and proofreading skills.

• Knowledge of ethical human-subject research

• Ability to exercise discretion when dealing with issues of a sensitive nature and to maintain research integrity

• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, to prioritize effectively and achieve deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant field such as public health, psychology, sociology, or social work

• Experience working with or supporting military communities, particularly the National Guard

• Experience with survey data collection

• Experience with qualitative data collection (e.g., focus groups, interviews)

• Ability to gather, compile, analyze and maintain, in a range of formats, information from a variety of sources, including research publications, web sources, and internal and external contacts

• Experience with IRB compliance requirements

• Experience using REDCap survey software

• Experience using SPSS software

• Driver’s license

Additional Details

Working hours of this position will vary but are mostly Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with occasional evenings and weekends. This will be a hybrid position spending at least two days in the office per week, with the option of full time in the office. Possible in-state travel.

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or [email protected].