RESEARCH ANALYST II

School of Medicine

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

• Operations: 

  · Lead, coordinate, and perform a variety of complex independent and team activities involved in the design, collection, analysis, documentation and interpretation of both quantitative and qualitative social, economic or health related data. 

  · Coordinate the development of forms, questionnaires and the application of qualitative and quantitative research techniques; write procedures manuals for data collection and coding. 

  · Contribute to the identification of potential sources of qualitative and quantitative data, evidence, and information as appropriate for addressing project questions and objectives. 

  · Synthesize and translate complex information from a wide range of inputs into clear and accessible written material for a range of audiences. 

  · Establish work procedures; select sources of information and specific data; set up interviews with appropriate authorities or subjects and prepare correspondence to locate the specific data required. 

  · Train lower level personnel, trainees, and peers in research methodology. Supervise the work of lower level employees engaged in the collection and tabulation of data. 

  Minimum Education/Training Job Requirements: 

  Bachelor’s degree or higher in a field related to health equity, health policy, public health, or child health. Master’s degree preferred. 

   

  Minimum Experience Job Requirements: 

  Work requires four years of experience in research/data analysis or related position. 

   

  Job Skill Requirements: 

  • Strong research and writing experience are required. 

  • Strong organizational skills required with administrative, regulatory, project coordination, and/or project management experience. 

  • Policy research skills, including the ability to synthesize content from a broad range of sources. 

  • Basic quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis capabilities. Experience using programs such as Stata, R, Python, Nvivo and other similar programs preferred. 

  • Strong written communication skills and the ability to transform complicated information into easy to understand materials are required. 

  • Ability to interact professionally with senior-level individuals (e.g., local, state, and national policymakers), stakeholders, and organizations. 

  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team is required. 

  • Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with varied responsibilities and able to respond flexibly to changing needs. 

  • Proficient in use of standard computing software (including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint); capacity to learn additional job-specific programs as required. 

  • Training or experience in the fields of health policy, public policy, health equity, public health, or social sciences is preferred. 

  • Bilingual working proficiency preferred (Spanish and English)

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires a Bachelor's degree in a field related to the specific position. A Master's degree is strongly preferred.

Experience

Work requires four years of experience in research/data analysis or OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE related position.

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Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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