Research Associate - Public Health

Summary

The Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center (DLDCCC), Office of Outreach and Health Disparities is seeking a Research Associate to assist with implementation and dissemination of epidemiology research and to expand the reach of the DLDCCC Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) program activities.

Job Duties

• Conducts, monitors and analyzes research projects under general guidance from Principal Investigators.
• Uses statistical methods and relational databases to analyze data sets.
• Prepares and reviews reports of research findings.
• Develops research methods and procedures for implementing and administering specific research projects.
• Conducts data-gathering interviews; maintains accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary.
• Conducts literature searches and prepares literature reviews to support specific research projects.
• Responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and administering research projects.
• Responsible for formulating research objectives, programs, and priorities in consultation with the Principal Investigator.
• Authors or edits technical reports and research abstracts for presentations and conferences.
• Writes research and grant proposals related to research project; monitors proposals through to completion.
• Manages and reviews reports and records of activities to ensure progress is made toward specified program objectives and participates in the preparation of evaluation reports.
• Participates in the following research projects:
  • Community-based participatory research projects (i.e. P30 Supplement - Family Eats project).
  • Other community engaged research activities for the COE, as assigned.
  • Public health, dissemination and implementation and epidemiological research to expand the reach of DLDCCC COE activities to the recently expanded catchment area.
  • Multi-component health system-based interventions to improve cancer prevention and control - ongoing projects as well as continuous planning for renewals or new research projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Basic Science or a related field. Experience in lieu of degree will not be accepted.
• Three years of relevant experience typically as a Research Assistant, Research Technician or Postdoctoral Fellow/Associate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Public Health, Health Promotion, Epidemiology
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Outreach or community health experience

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.