Research Scientist

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Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Scientist. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Scientist within the NYU Grossman School of Medicines Ronald O. Perelman Department of Emergency Medicines Research Division. This Research Scientist will work in the Lab of Dr. Kelly Doran on her portfolio of NIH-funded studies examining the intersection of housing and health, with a focus on homelessness and substance use.

The Labs studies include community-partnered clinical trials, quantitative research (including survey research and analysis of large, linked administrative datasets), and qualitative research. The Research Scientist will lead work on multiple existing and potential future studies. Examples of the Labs active research portfolio includes studies examining implementation of overdose prevention interventions in supportive housing, and substance use and other health impacts of pandemic homeless hoteling initiatives.

The Research Scientist will be critical for ensuring successful implementation and dissemination of the Labs studies. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, adept in the conduct of research, and have significant research experience and knowledge at the intersection of homelessness and substance use. The Research Scientist must be able to function proficiently and independently in overseeing quantitative data collection, data management, and analysis as well as project management and writing (manuscripts, reports, abstracts, etc.)

Qualitative research skills and experience are a bonus. While being able to work autonomously, the Research Scientist must also be adept at maintaining good communication with the study PI, Program Manager and other research staff, and study partners spanning community organizations, governmental agencies, and people with lived experience of housing insecurity.

The position is based in Manhattan, with some remote work allowable.

Job Responsibilities

Provide scientific and technical leadership for the design and execution of research projects focused on housing and health (primarily homelessness and substance use). Collaborate with faculty investigators and external partners on study design, interpretation, and dissemination. Oversee analytic activities across multiple studies, working with study biostatisticians, data analysts, and other research staff to ensure on-time completion of high-quality analysis deliverables.

Lead or co-lead manuscript development for peer-reviewed journals as well as reports, presentations, and other dissemination products. Oversee data acquisition and storage, including coordinating applicable data use agreements and ensuring compliance with funder requirements for data sharing. Set up systems for data quality monitoring and work with research staff to ensure compliance.

Ensure high standards for data management, reproducibility, documentation, and research integrity. Comply with all budget and regulatory requirements. As appropriate, oversee study staff to ensure fulfillment of regulatory requirements including IRB protocols, regulatory binder maintenance, DSMB reports and meetings, etc.

Contribute to grant proposals, including literature review, preliminary analyses, writing, and editing. Communicate professionally with internal and external partners. Contribute to a positive and respectful work environment and support team morale. In collaboration with other study staff, help facilitate and develop agendas and materials for regular meetings with co-investigators, the Study Advisory Board, and others.

Understand the big picture and ensure completion of project activities on time and with fidelity to study goals. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a MS degree and 2-4 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Post-PhD training, preferably in an academic medical school research setting. Pre- or post-PhD work in relevant, real-life applied settings (e.g., government, homeless services) also appreciated. Strong training in trial design, survey research, implementation science, quantitative research using large administrative datasets, advanced statistics, and/or quasi-experimental methods.

Proficiency with qualitative research conducted in a research / academic setting, including basic knowledge of qualitative research methods and qualitative analysis software. Strong knowledge of research regulatory requirements (IRB, data repositories and sharing, etc.) and ability to fulfill research regulatory tasks without supervision.

Experience implementing statistical analysis plans, data management protocols, and procedures to ensure data security and research integrity. Knowledge of coding and data management using R, SAS, and/or other statistical analysis software. Expertise using REDCap for survey design and data collection. Experience with and skills in supervising and mentoring research staff, students, and others.

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