The Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health was formally created in 2012 and was named in recognition of a transformative gift by the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation. With strong connections to the IU School of Medicine and other health science schools on the IU Indianapolis campus, the School of Public Health is poised to be a catalyst to help build a collaborative approach to improved public health in Indiana. The School of Public Health currently serves more than 700 students, employs over 40 full-time staff and is home to over 50 full-time faculty within the departments of Epidemiology, Community and Global Health, Health Policy and Management, and Biostatistics and Health Data Science. To find out more about the school visit our website; here.
Job Summary
Consults and works with faculty, staff, and/or student researchers in conducting quantitative and qualitative research focused on policy impact(s); examines the impact of policy and regulatory decisions, as well as develops evaluative models to assess complex policy questions.
Consults on research design and performs experienced statistical analysis; interprets data and develops strategic recommendations for clients.
Conducts various project research and manages aspects of project execution (may include design, methodology, data collection, analysis and report preparation).
Provides day-to-day general project management such as communicating important project updates to staff and stakeholders, managing timelines/deadlines, developing compliant research protocols/processes and any necessary documentation, etc.)
Participates in authoring policy-relevant publications and documents with staff and/or faculty; develops theories and empirical applications publishable in external journals, as appropriate.
Act as point of contact for clients (client management) for policy research; identifies new clients and cultivates relationships with potential funders through business development plan(s) and responses to RFP (requests for proposals); develops new project ideas, presents concept proposals to clients/potential clients and develops scope of work to address problems and help facilitate understanding and/or proposed changes.
Drafts and disseminates research study output (such as progress reports, professional presentations, posters, abstracts, technical reports, journal articles, and/or funding proposals).
May provide guidance and/or support to less experienced project staff and/or student researchers.
Qualifications
This position is posted at the Career career level but may be filled at the Core career level depending on the candidate's qualifications. Although they will be similar, the duties and responsibilities may differ if filled at the lower Core rank. The qualifications for each level are listed below.
Career Level Requirements:
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
Master's degree preferably in public health, public policy, health data science, health economics, business administration, or related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
1 year of research project management, policy research, or related experience
SKILLS
Required
Strong verbal communication and listening skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrated analytical skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Knowledge of qualitative data analysis software and ability to become proficient in qualitative data analysis software
Excellent interpretation of complex statistical data
Strong knowledge and ability to apply qualitative and/or quantitative research skills
Core Level Requirements:
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's degree preferably in public health, public policy, health data science, health economics, business administration, or related field
Preferred
Master's degree preferably in public health, public policy, health data science, health economics, business administration, or related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
1 year of research project management, research, or related experience
SKILLS
Required
Strong verbal communication and listening skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrated analytical skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Strong knowledge and ability to apply qualitative and/or quantitative research skills
Familiarity with qualitative and mixed methods
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
The Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health
1050 Wishard Boulevard
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.
Advertised Salary
$53,000 - $63,000 per year based on experience and education.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insurance
Dental insurance
Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
Additional supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition benefit for IU classes
10 paid holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Career
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Research
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