Description
The WVU Cancer Institute at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Research Specialist Senior position with Cancer Prevention and Control
About the Opportunity
The WVU Cancer Institute is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Research Specialist Senior to support advanced research and evaluation activities within the Department of Cancer Prevention and Control, with a specific focus on rural Appalachian populations. This position requires expertise in evaluation and implementation science, including the effective dissemination of findings to diverse audiences. The Research Specialist Senior will collaborate closely with academic partners and strategic stakeholders including community members, public health programs, clinical practices, and other institutions to advance research and improve health outcomes. This position will contribute to data collection and analysis and assist with grant proposals to secure funding for research and evaluation initiatives.
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 you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, 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
401(a) 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 FAQ's.
Wellness programs
What You'll Do
Independently conducts research and evaluation activities, using both quantitative and qualitative methods to assess effectiveness, impact, and outcomes, applying appropriate scientific techniques to meet research and grant deliverables.
Facilitates the planning, direction, and execution of specific components of research and evaluation projects.
Collaborates with principal investigators and research teams to identify and pursue grant proposals and contribute to progress reports and contract documentation.
Provides mentoring, training, and support to entry level Research Specialists and Program Coordinators.
Designs, implements, and maintains data collection tools and summarizes data collection processes, procedures, and activities.
Conducts literature reviews to support research projects and evaluation activities.
Serves as a technical resource for other research personnel.
Supports existing funded programs within Cancer Prevention and Control by providing expertise in evaluation, data interpretation, grant writing assistance, and dissemination.
Develops and maintains strong collaborative relationships with state and local partners, including healthcare organizations, public health agencies, educational institutions, and community advisory boards.
Organizes and facilitates assessments of organizational- and community-level needs to identify key priorities, gaps, and opportunities for... For full info follow application link.
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.
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West Virginia University