Soc/Clin Research Specialist- DPOP (Thorpe Lab) at Carolina… · North…

Summary: Carolina Population Center is a global leader in innovative teaching, research, and public service. They are seeking a Research Assistant to support health services and medication safety research projects aimed at improving care quality among older adults. Responsibilities: - Support health services, pharmacoepidemiology, implementation, and medication-use research projects focused on improving care quality, medication safety, and outcomes among older adults and other clinically complex populations - Contribute to multiple stages of the research process, including literature review and evidence synthesis, study documentation, development of data-collection tools, data management and quality control, statistical or qualitative analysis, and preparation of abstracts, manuscripts, reports, presentations, and grant materials Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience - All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions Preferred Qualifications: - Coursework in public health, biomedical sciences, social science, or related field - Experience conducting literature reviews, synthesizing the peer-reviewed research, data analysis in Excel or similar program, and study design Required Skills: Literature Review, Evidence Synthesis, Data Management, Quality Control, Statistical Analysis, Qualitative Analysis, Excel, Study Design Benefits: University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning, Exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, Savings on local child care centers, Special rates for performing arts events