Research Specialist

Research Specialist

Campus : Downtown Phoenix

Research Specialist

Job Description

The ASU Data and Evaluation Team works with service members and veterans across the country by creating adaptable solutions that build upon evidence-based prevention approaches.

This project's efforts focus on upstream suicide prevention and assist with the implementation of the Arizona Veteran Suicide Mortality Review team.

This position is responsible for working with the team of stakeholders by performing data collection, analysis, and interpretation, requiring initiative and judgment based on knowledge and understanding of scientific theory.

In addition, this position will request and gather data, review information, and build case narratives to produce sub-reports on individual veterans.

Primary responsibilities include processing and tracking records requests, organizing incoming records, constructing case narratives for the review team, and other activities to support the implementation of the Veteran Suicide Mortality Review and Postvention initiatives.

Job Family

Research & Laboratory

Department Name

College of Health Solutions MS

Full-Time / Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

VP / EXEC VICE PROV DPC

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is a grant funded position. Continuation is contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$42, - per year; DOE

Close Date

03-July-

Category

Essential Duties

• May monitor and coordinate work with collaborating organizations.
• Analyzes data and writes research progress reports including summarizing data and writing of papers for publication; assists in writing reports on one or more aspects of the project.
• Performs administrative functions such as assisting in projecting budgets and procuring documents, supplies, and equipment.
• Coordinates and / or conducts library and computer searches for research or veteran data, some of which may include specialized archival research;

modifies, adapts, or varies standard procedures to meet the needs of the project.

• Assists in the design and implementation of statistical techniques and computer data systems including establishing data coding formats for future scientific research data collection.
• Assists in judging the validity of data obtained and recommends additional data requests and / or modifications.
• Creates and manages databases for veteran suicide mortality review which includes setting up database and associated data entry programs and retrieving data from database for purposes of analyses or data review.
• Designs and modifies questionnaires or other data collection or sampling instruments or data summarization methods, procedures or reporting formats.
• Assists in the development of written operating procedures and performs quality control checks to ensure procedures are followed.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND two years related research experience; OR, Six years research experience appropriate to the area of assignment;

OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and / or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience conducting research and synthesizing information into reports.
• Experience presenting information.
• Experience collaborating with various stakeholders.

Working Environment

• Use basic math.
• Deliver presentations.
• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting.
• Ability to clearly communicate.
• Use office equipment, printers, copiers, fax machines, telephones, and calculator.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, may include / subject to resolution conflicts.
• Use of software / computer equipment for extended periods.
• Use critical thinking to make decisions and / or analyze and report data / results of tests conducted.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds.

Department Statement

The College of Health Solutions (CHS) is dedicated to translating scientific advances into practical interventions to improve health outcomes through education, research, and service.

We equip students with the knowledge and skills to influence healthier lifestyle choices; develop creative interventions to improve the health of people and populations;

analyze and translate large amounts of health data into solutions; and maximize the technology, science, business, and application of diagnostics.

CHS research programs encompass basic, discovery science, clinical trials, intervention science, and measurement of health outcomes.

CHS takes an interdisciplinary approach to address the complex systems that underpin health problems. The college is highly collaborative, transparent, and team-oriented with an organizational structure that includes translational teams, affinity networks, and academic programs to improve the health of people and communities.

The current training programs include behavioral health, biomedical diagnostics, biomedical informatics, exercise science, health promotion, health sciences, kinesiology, medical studies, nutrition, population health, science of health care delivery, and speech and hearing science.

Our programs are offered at ASU's Downtown Phoenix, Tempe, Polytechnic, West, and Lake Havasu campuses, as well as on Mayo Clinic's campus in north Phoenix.

For more information about ASU and the College of Health Solutions, visit

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Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access.

This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves.

Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines.

ASU serves more than , students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3 : 00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month / year format 6 / 88 to 8 / 94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE : What is the meaning of equivalent combination in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience.

For example, a four year Bachelors degree is equal to four years of experience.

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