Research Associate, Research Scientist, Research Analyst

Position: Research Associate 5
Location: New Orleans

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Research Associate 5## Position Type:

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LSUAM HSE - SW - Behavioral Health BHWET (Scott E Wilks ))##

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0221 George Peabody Hall## Pay Grade:

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Job Description:

** College of Human Sciences & Education
**** Healthy Aging Research Center
**** Research Associate 5
** The Research Associate 5 is the highest level of the job series for other academic research support. Research Associate 5 provides several major functions. These activities include:
1) grant seeking, writing, limited grant management, and expansion of eval activities;
2) Program/Intervention Evaluation; and
3) Research and Dissemination. This position demands a person with highly developed analytic skills who has the ability to solve complex, real-world problems, collect data from a variety of sources, manage  datasets, analyze statistical data, be self-motivated, and prepare research reports and findings. The Research Associate 5 must have the ability to make research- and evaluation-related decisions and judgments on a daily basis.

Strong writing skills and the ability to work effectively in a team is essential. This position also requires a person with strong organizational skills who can work both primarily independently but also within groups when asked, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritize tasks, often in a fast-paced, short-deadline environment. The position will work with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders and partners on proposed and current projects.  

The Research Associate 5 will help develop a menu of evaluation products and services, and sustain and develop a network of collaborators. They should be able to develop evaluation and research proposals and manage/carry out associated tasks.
** Job Responsibilities
**** 50%
- ** Grant seeking, writing, limited grant management, and expansion of eval activities: persistently seeks external funding opportunities; collaborates with HARC team to develop and submit timely proposals, ensuring alignment with the mission of HARC, CHSE, and LSU; provides consistent, concurrent communication with College of Human Sciences and Education Office of Sponsored Research (CHSE-OSR) in the development of grant proposal narratives to facilitate the accurate and timely preparation of proposal budget(s) by CHSE-OSR for submission to the LSU Office of Sponsored Programs for University review and approval;

assist HARC director/assoc. director in grant activities management, when needed.
** 25%**- Program Evaluation:
Oversees evaluations and research projects through project completion, as well as in accordance with its appropriate regulations; develops evaluation protocols that align with the project designs; develops research designs, quantitative and qualitative methodology and instrumentation; oversees design and management of project databases; manages data collection, including administration of surveys and conducting interviews, focus groups and site observations; maintains effective/positive working relationships with collaborators;

conducts quantitative and qualitative data analysis; and ensures evaluation and research reports are completed and submitted to funders and stakeholders in a timely manner
** 20%**- Research and dissemination:
Prepares and presents research findings to multiple audiences and stakeholders; contributes to the writing and dissemination of research studies, including publishing in scholarly journals; and remains current on relevant professional…