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 1:  Strong skills to engage and motivate health care staff, management, clinicians, and providers at different levels and across departments.

Required Skill/ability 2:  Flexibility and ability to work well under pressure and proactively in a multiple time zone and a multi-cultural team environment.

Required Skill/ability 3:  Ability to travel domestically. Flexible hours required during some work or travel days.

Required Skill/ability 4:  Detail-oriented with the ability to manage time and organize competing priorities.

Required Skill/ability 5:  Demonstrated ability facilitating large group discussions.

Preferred Education:  Basic understanding of the physiology of HIV prevention and treatment. Working knowledge of social determinants of health. Experience with explaining social science concepts of racism, stigma, and intersectionality. Experience explaining advanced concepts in epidemiology. Comfort in discussing sexual behavior topics.

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

Posting Position Title:  Research Associate 2, HSS

University Job Title:  Interventionist Facilitator

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:  Basic understanding of the physiology of HIV prevention and treatment. Working knowledge of social determinants of health. Experience with explaining social science concepts of racism, stigma, and intersectionality. Experience explaining advanced concepts in epidemiology. Comfort in discussing sexual behavior topics.

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

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