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:  Demonstrated experience working with individuals who have experienced incarceration and their family members. Knowledge of New Haven and Hartford Reentry and Community Based Organizations and ability to travel to off-campus research sites in New Haven and Hartford.

Required Skill/ability 2:  Ability to multitask, manage time effectively, and document projects. Ability to proactively and clearly communicate and interact with a multi-disciplinary team of investigators, staff, and trainees in a variety of settings (e.g., face to face, email, phone, videoconference).

Required Skill/ability 3:  General computing proficiency (Mac & Windows, Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator) and experience with basic computing packages such as Word and Excel. Demonstrated experience with Google Suite and/or Slack. Candidate must have proven experience with the questionnaire software Qualtrics.  Accuracy, reliability, attention to detail is crucial.

Required Skill/ability 4:  Comfort and ability to establish rapport with research participants. The successful candidate would have demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage and retain participants in prospective cohort studies.

Required Skill/ability 5:  Ability to work well independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team with a wide range of expertise and skill sets. Ability to be flexible with working hours to include weekends/evenings.

Preferred Education:  Master's degree in public health or related discipline and one year of demonstrated experience working to support research with formerly incarcerated people or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience working on multi-visit projects.

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

Posting Position Title:  Research Associate 2, HSS

University Job Title:  Research Associate 2, HSS

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:  Master's degree in public health or related discipline and one year of demonstrated experience working to support research with formerly incarcerated people or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience working on multi-visit projects.

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

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