(Hybrid) Research Specialist - Health Affairs Institute

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Hybrid Research Specialist - Health Affairs Institute 29157

The Health Affairs Institute at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Hybrid Research Specialist.

About the Opportunity The Health Affairs Institute HAI within the WVU Health Sciences Center provides organizational leadership for collaborative activities involving the Health Sciences Center, the West Virginia Department of Health Services (WV DoHS), and other partners. These include, among others, providing data analytic support, program evaluation expertise, technical assistance, and project management support. With office locations in both Morgantown and Charleston, the Health Affairs Institute HAI employs over 90 full-time staff and engages numerous faculty and staff from other units of the University to fulfill its service mission to the state.

The Research Specialist is a key participant in HAI and its collaborative research and evaluation work with external partners. The general responsibilities include supporting research and evaluation activities such as data collection, literature searches, recruiting participants, writing reports, documents, or other deliverables through participation on interdisciplinary research and evaluation teams. The position works under general supervision of the project leaders and performs a wide range of highly technical and complex research/evaluation activities. Under general supervision of the project leaders, portfolio leaders, research associates, and/or program or project director, the Research Specialist supports research and evaluation teams and contributes to the planning and performance of projects, programs, and activities.

Benefits We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave vacation days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year for when youre ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own or your familys regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws, as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof.
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401a retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement, health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQs.
• Wellness programs

What Youll Do The Health Affairs Institute at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Hybrid Research Specialist.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees. From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers. Join us at West Virginia University where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.