(Hybrid) Senior Research Specialist - WVU Cancer Institute/Cancer Prevention and Control

• Master’s degree (MPH, MS, MA) in a health-related field such as public health, biostatistics, epidemiology, behavioral science, community health education, social psychology, clinical psychology, implementation science, or another related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the following:
  • Health-related research management or health-related project management.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment. 
   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of tobacco control research topics and the tobacco policy landscape.
• Knowledge of study designs to propose and test behavioral interventions for cancer risk reduction. 
• Ability to create and manage research datasets and conduct statistical analyses using biostatistical software such as SAS, SPSS, STATA or R. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency with database management software such as REDCap, Qualtrics.
• Skill in secondary data analysis of public health and/or clinical datasets.
• Ability to assist with quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods research to test hypotheses.
• Ability to prepare manuscripts and abstracts for peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
• Proficiency with citation management software such as EndNote. 
• Ability to assist with strategic planning for research program development.
• Ability to participate fully in research and administrative meetings.
• Ability to respond to inquiries and requests in a timely manner. 
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams that include researchers, faculty members, and clinicians.
• Skill in writing and editing clearly, and in presenting and interpreting data for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of institutional, federal, and state statutes and regulations impacting cancer prevention and control.
• Ability to maintain proper attendance, punctuality, and reliability in team and independent work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with departments, organizational units, related programs, and external agencies.