American Institutes for Research
Research Assistant, Health (Quantitative)
American Institutes for Research, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Research Assistant, Health (Quantitative)
Job Location:US-Remote | US-DC | US-VA-Arlington | US-NC-Chapel Hill | US-IL-Chicago | US-MD-Columbia | US-MD-Rockville | US-CA-Sacramento | US-WA-Seattle | US-MAJob ID:
13132Category:
ResearchOverview
Join AIR as a
Research Assistant
with our
Health
team. Our Health team works collaboratively to unravel the intertwined challenges of health care quality, costs, and access. Our team of experts - nurses, physicians, psychologists, economists, sociologists, data scientists, and public health experts - advance evidence and save lives by leading rigorous research and evaluation; results-driven technical assistance and training; and leading-edge data science and technology tools.Use your experience, knowledge, and education to help us deliver on our mission: to contribute to a better, more equitable world.Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.About AIR:Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.AIR's commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone's unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement.Responsibilities
The responsibilities for the position include:Conduct document reviews and literature reviews to support projects and proposalsAssist staff in the review, identification and development of scholarly information describing research findingsConduct various project management activitiesAssist in business development activities including the preparation of proposals and grantsParticipate in the collection, analysis, and review of research and evaluation dataDevelop spreadsheets, tables, and databases to support project activitiesAnalyze quantitative and qualitative research data and contribute to the reporting and interpretation of findingsQualifications
Education, Knowledge, and Experience:Bachelor's degree in economics, health policy, public health, public policy, or other social science related fieldExperience with and/or knowledge of data collection and analysis methodologies and techniques, such as survey design, analysis of program administrative data, and conduct of structured interviews, observations, and focus groupsExperience with or inclination to learn and use statistical software programs such as SAS, Stata, or Python to analyze data is a preferred but not requiredSkills:Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when writingExcellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environmentProficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite or the equivalent (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software)Comfortable working independently and as a member of a team with individuals from diverse backgrounds and at all levelsDisclosures:Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks.AIR's Total Rewards Program is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers an anticipated salary of $25.50/hr. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.
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Job Location:US-Remote | US-DC | US-VA-Arlington | US-NC-Chapel Hill | US-IL-Chicago | US-MD-Columbia | US-MD-Rockville | US-CA-Sacramento | US-WA-Seattle | US-MAJob ID:
13132Category:
ResearchOverview
Join AIR as a
Research Assistant
with our
Health
team. Our Health team works collaboratively to unravel the intertwined challenges of health care quality, costs, and access. Our team of experts - nurses, physicians, psychologists, economists, sociologists, data scientists, and public health experts - advance evidence and save lives by leading rigorous research and evaluation; results-driven technical assistance and training; and leading-edge data science and technology tools.Use your experience, knowledge, and education to help us deliver on our mission: to contribute to a better, more equitable world.Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.About AIR:Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.AIR's commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone's unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement.Responsibilities
The responsibilities for the position include:Conduct document reviews and literature reviews to support projects and proposalsAssist staff in the review, identification and development of scholarly information describing research findingsConduct various project management activitiesAssist in business development activities including the preparation of proposals and grantsParticipate in the collection, analysis, and review of research and evaluation dataDevelop spreadsheets, tables, and databases to support project activitiesAnalyze quantitative and qualitative research data and contribute to the reporting and interpretation of findingsQualifications
Education, Knowledge, and Experience:Bachelor's degree in economics, health policy, public health, public policy, or other social science related fieldExperience with and/or knowledge of data collection and analysis methodologies and techniques, such as survey design, analysis of program administrative data, and conduct of structured interviews, observations, and focus groupsExperience with or inclination to learn and use statistical software programs such as SAS, Stata, or Python to analyze data is a preferred but not requiredSkills:Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when writingExcellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environmentProficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite or the equivalent (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software)Comfortable working independently and as a member of a team with individuals from diverse backgrounds and at all levelsDisclosures:Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks.AIR's Total Rewards Program is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers an anticipated salary of $25.50/hr. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.
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