1. Carries out research within the scope of the established study protocol. Adheres to all human subjects regulations as defined by Yale University and the federal government that pertain to research studies. 2. Develops criteria for admission of study subjects based on goals and objectives of project. 3. Determines potential sources of funding and prospective partnerships. 4. Evaluates feasibility of accepting potential projects through analysis of staffing needs, resource requirements, financial costs, and current planned capacity of group. Negotiates contracts and/or changes with funder. 5. Develops original HIC/IRB submissions.  Based on knowledge of science and research goals, collaborates with PIs on major revisions and contributes to scientific protocols.  Plans and implements changes. 6. Develops forms, questionnaires and the application of research techniques; writes procedures manuals for data collection and coding. 7. Responsible for the documentation and transmission of study data.  Ensures that report forms are accurately documented and completed in a timely manner at each site location. 8. Works independently to develop manage and organize multi site studies.  Serves as primary coordinator between University, non-Yale collaborators, pharmaceutical companies, HIC, IRB and funding sources. 9. Performs descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software. 10. Designs and implements quality control measures to ensure accurate collection and processing of data. 11. Contributes in-depth, original thought and relevance to written reports and to the writing of abstracts and manuscripts.

Required Skill/ability 5:  Excellent communication skills, both in writing and verbal. Other: Organized working style, demonstrated team working skills, and detail oriented. Efficient planning skills and understanding how to triage work in consultation with PIs and in light of competing priorities, and deadlines. Proactive working style and excellent interpersonal skills.

Posting Position Title:  Research Associate 2, HSS

Required Skill/ability 3:  Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Endnote.

Work Week:  Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

University Job Title:  Research Associate 2, HSS

Required Skill/ability 1:  Demonstrated proficiency in common analytic software, including SAS, R, and Stata.

Required Skill/ability 4:  Demonstrated proficiency in project organization skills, including the application of methodologies and software supporting project organization.

Required Skill/ability 2:  Demonstrated proficiency in Redcap or an equivalent data collection software.

Masters Degree in a related discipline and two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.