Research Scientist/Engineer 2

Job Description

The Department of Health Systems and Population Health (HSPop) currently has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Research Scientist/Engineer 2 to join the Health Promotion Research Center (HPRC) team.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to the HPRC Research Scientist for Cancer Prevention & Control, the Research Scientist/Engineer 2 is responsible for supporting a diverse portfolio of projects that include partnering with WA’s cancer prevention and control partners (e.g. state agencies, clinics, and program administrators) to improve breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening, among other emergent cancer topics. This position will additionally support delivery and evaluation of a chronic disease prevention program in partnership with WA DOH, as well as a project focused on the adaptation, delivery, and testing of an Alzheimer’s Disease intervention for Latino caregivers.

Onsite work for this position is based at the UW Hans Rosling Center.

Key Responsibilities

Research design (5%)

• Lead and/or collaborate with the Project Lead and/or Principal Investigator (PI) in the design of performance monitoring and evaluation plans, including methodology selection, tool creation, and refinement. These activities will relate to recruitment, intervention delivery, and measurement of milestones and outcomes.

Analysis (25%)

• Lead and/or collaborate in the design and execution of performance monitoring and outcome data collection activities (including qualitative methods such as interviews, observation)

• Lead and /or assist data cleaning and management activities

• Create, organize, and maintain all data files to support analysis, including documentation of methods and decisions

• Lead and/or collaborate in data analysis (qualitative, quantitative) throughout the span of the projects (includes interim, annual, and final reporting)

• Lead and/or collaborate in the systematic and routine generation of results, interpretation, and recommendations based on findings

Project implementation (25%)

• Adapt study materials for appropriate project populations and facilitate material dissemination

• Provide and facilitate provision of technical assistance to regional program administrators and clinic teams to support use of evidence-based practices to improve cancer screening

• Monitor use of participant engagement with TREE LMS learning modules, assessing engagement for support needs from research participants and address or triage needs as they arise

• Recruit project partners (e.g. advisory members) or participants to meet project objectives and milestones

• Maintain and strengthen key partnerships with longstanding program partners (WA DOH); develop and nurture collaboration with new partners or program staff as they arise.

• Convene and maintain strong communication with each project’s advisory committee (clinical and community) and steering committee

• Facilitate synergy across projects as appropriate (e.g. if cancer screening health clinics are participating in HPRC’s chronic disease project, identifying opportunities to minimize redundancies across projects).

Project planning & management (15%)

• Manage all aspects of delegated projects necessary to accomplish projects and deliverables, including sponsor reporting, acquiring, updating, and maintaining IRB approvals for multiple projects

• Develop and manage relevant project timelines; communicate work necessary to support deliverables

• Oversee delegated budgets (overall or budget components, depending on project) to monitor expenditures and spend rates.

Dissemination of results (15%)

• Independently contribute to and/or assist with the design, creation, drafting, editing, and dissemination of project-specific products (e.g., journal articles, meeting summaries, reviews, and progress reports)

• Present findings at relevant internal and community- or professional/academic-facing venues, e.g. program meetings, conferences, learning collaboratives.

Project administration (10%)

• Coordinate with contractors and vendors

• Oversee acquisition and distribution of cash incentives and materials for study participants

Grant proposal development (5%)

• Working collaboratively with PI(s) and Project Lead to support the development of new grant proposals, including the planning of grant submissions, refinement of research design, preparation of grant documents, and management of the submission process

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health

• Minimum of 2 years' experience supporting community and safety-net health clinic initiatives in cancer and/or chronic disease prevention and control

Additional Qualifications

• Experience supporting multiple complex projects concurrently, at various stages (development, intervention delivery, analysis) and effectively working across multiple project teams

• Experience working with the TREE learning management system

• Highly organized and attentive to details

• Experience working with clinical teams on quality improvement, intervention delivery and evaluation

• Expertise in conducting and managing data collection, data management, and data analysis on multiple research projects using a range of quantitative and qualitative methodologies and implementation strategies

• Experience collecting data from clinics (EMR-generated or chart review), community-based organizations, and individuals (participants and program/org staff)

• Experience providing cancer screening coaching and technical assistance to multiple partner types (state agencies and health care) concurrently

• Demonstrated ability synthesizing and presenting data (verbally and written) to multiple partner backgrounds (clinical, lay, and academic)

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive collaborations with diverse partner and colleague backgrounds and communication styles

• Familiarity and experience with TREE Learning Management System

• Familiarity and experience with REDCap and Excel and data collection and data management systems

• Familiar with team-based care model

• Familiar with the use of machine learning (AI) to culturally adapt health information

• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written, including ability to tailor communication to various project stakeholders (funders, participants, research/project team, program partners)

• Consistently works independently with limited supervision, and as part of a team

• Consistently exercises sound judgment and to address complex situations with creativity

• Consistently collaborates sensitively and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds

• Consistently balances multiple demands simultaneously under time constraints

• Demonstrated ability to be professional and responsive to emerging and shifting partner priorities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Public Health degree

• Experience maintaining and collaborating with multiple advisory committees (interprofessional clinical and cultural community)

• Familiarity and experience with process mapping

• Familiarity and experience with adapting evidence-based interventions

• Familiarity with evaluating intervention fidelity

• Qualitative data collection and analysis

• Familiar with cancer screening guidelines, evidence-based interventions, chronic disease prevention, multi-component interventions, and Alzheimer’s Disease

• Experience addressing social needs and health disparities (racial/ethnic and geographic)

• Strong emotional intelligence and agility

About the Team

Housed in the UW School of Public Health, the Department of Health Systems and Population Health (HSPop) is a dynamic academic and research department with the mission of working with partners in public health and health care to prepare leaders, design solutions, and conduct innovative research that is translated into practice and policy. The Department is steadfast in its efforts to improve and promote the health of all populations, and staff contribute daily and directly to the work of faculty, students, researchers and other staff, providing support and expertise to the Department's common cause.

The Health Promotion Research Center (HPRC) collaborates with communities to conduct research on a broad range of topics, including healthy aging, cancer prevention and control, workplace health, physical activity, depression management, and brain health. HPRC partners with communities in these activities to promote healthy aging and to incorporate learnings into community practice. HPRC emphasizes reducing health disparities among communities of color and/or people who are disproportionately affected by inequities, such as poverty and limited access to health care, which affect individual health and quality-of-life.

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About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.