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November 15, 2024
Indiana University
Bloomington
FULL TIME
Research Data Analyst
Special Instructions Summary
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. For full consideration, please apply by November 22, 2024. The position start date is negotiable and could begin as early as December 2, 2024.
Department
HEALTH AND WELLNESS DESIGN (BL-HEWD-IUBLA)
Department Information
The Design and Implementation Sciences Program is seeking a Research Data Analyst to lead our group of dynamic researchers directed by Professor Edmond Ramly. Working under the direct supervision of Professor Ramly, the person in this role will lead research teams on the user-centered design, implementation, and rigorous evaluation of health interventions to advance knowledge creation, and integration in the fields of human factors engineering and implementation science.
The mission of the Design and Implementation Sciences Program is to conduct research and training to accelerate the implementation of better health by design in order to achieve evidence-based impacts through human-centered solutions. Our research includes a focus on non-communicable chronic conditions and related risk factors (e.g., cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, tobacco use, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, etc.). Other issues pertaining to the health of chronically ill or older adults are investigated as well. Example projects include tailored process improvement in primary care, telehealth for people with multiple chronic conditions, scalable quality improvement through data-driven collaboratives, sustainable tobacco cessation in cancer centers, and heart disease prevention across settings. Our research involves real-world projects and stakeholders and has practical implications by providing direct support to regional and national health decision-makers through evidence-based practice design and implementation.
The mission of the Design and Implementation Sciences Program is to conduct research and training to accelerate the implementation of better health by design in order to achieve evidence-based impacts through human-centered solutions. Our research includes a focus on non-communicable chronic conditions and related risk factors (e.g., cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, tobacco use, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, etc.). Other issues pertaining to the health of chronically ill or older adults are investigated as well. Example projects include tailored process improvement in primary care, telehealth for people with multiple chronic conditions, scalable quality improvement through data-driven collaboratives, sustainable tobacco cessation in cancer centers, and heart disease prevention across settings. Our research involves real-world projects and stakeholders and has practical implications by providing direct support to regional and national health decision-makers through evidence-based practice design and implementation.
Job Summary
Department Specific Responsibilities
- Manages and conducts studies on the design, implementation, and evaluation of health interventions, including data collection and analysis.
- Contributes to the dissemination of research findings in first-authored and co-authored peer-reviewed journal articles and national conferences and will have opportunities to contribute to the development of research protocols and grant applications.
- Provides mentoring on research methodology, subject matter expertise, and professional development to students on the team.
- Performs complex data collection, data analysis, data management, literature research, technical writing, and reporting in support of research project(s); performs quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
- Ensures quality control of data and reports findings to federal and other agencies.
- Consults with faculty researchers and research staff and provides input on research project evaluations and research project designs.
- Writes various technical reports, journal articles, and/or develops presentations to disseminate and share research findings.
- Performs various analyses to ensures quality assurance of research findings (data quality, reports, etc.).
- Represents the department with regard to related research and participates in professional development activities and programs.
- Mentors and/or provides guidance to students, faculty, or other staff working on research project(s) through training in related aspects of research techniques and analysis as needed; may provide daily oversight to less experienced staff or student researchers.
- Provides additional research project support as needed.
Qualifications
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
Required
Required
EDUCATION
Required
- Master's degree
- Doctorate degree in industrial/systems engineering from an accredited educational institution
Required
- 3 years in a related field
- Training and mixed-methods research experience in health care systems, human factors engineering, and implementation science
- Advanced knowledge and experience conducting research in primary care and assisted living settings strongly preferred
Required
- Proficient in communication skills
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting 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
- Strong knowledge and ability to apply qualitative and/or quantitative research skills
- Familiarity with and openness to learn new qualitative and mixed methods
- Knowledge and familiarity with various statistical software
- Strong peer-review publication track record or potential to substantively contribute as co-author and lead manuscripts as first author, including mentoring and delegation to other team members
- Demonstrates exceptional project management and organizational skills
- Drive for continuous self-improvement
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.
Additional Information
Program director Professor Edmond Ramly is an Associate Professor and the founding Program Director for Design and Implementation Sciences at the Indiana University School of Public Health Department of Health and Wellness Design. His work aims to turn science into health by leveraging dual expertise in industrial/systems engineering and in implementation science. Professor Ramly's research program develops and tests innovative methods for the human-centered design and implementation of systems interventions to improve health and reduce disparities among older adults and patients experiencing multiple chronic conditions in outpatient and long-term care settings. For over 15 years Professor Ramly's research on digital and organizational innovations has produced effective and broadly implemented solutions that have reduced translational and disparities gaps in chronic care and prevention including blood pressure control and tobacco cessation in primary care. Research interests include primary care redesign, health equity and disparities, evidence-based practice gaps, quality and process improvement, agile transformation, telehealth, and long-term care including assisted living and nursing homes. Professor Ramly has received federal funding from the NIH and AHRQ (K01, R21, R18, U18), and serves on AHRQ national scientific review committees. Prior to his current position, Professor Ramly was a faculty member at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health.
Work Location
This position is eligible for remote work or to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.
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)
Job Classification
Career Level: Career
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Research Data Analysis
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Research Data Analysis
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
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