Research Associate
Core
Supports the TOPS (Texas Opioid Prevention for K-12 Students) evaluation core lead by managing daily evaluation operations, executing community-based participatory research, and coordinating data collection and analysis for public health program planning.
Role type
Research Associate (Public Health Evaluation)
Builds
Community health evaluation reports, policy briefs, and peer-reviewed publications for the TOPS project.
Domain
Public health, community health, opioid prevention, K-12 education
Required skills
Community-based participatory research (CBPR), qualitative and mixed-methods research protocols, data collection and management, stakeholder collaboration, report writing, online survey tool development
Preferred skills
Substance-use prevention expertise, social-ecological models knowledge, trauma-informed approaches, grant proposal writing, qualitative data analysis software proficiency
Technologies
Qualtrics, REDCap, NVivo, Dedoose, Atlas.ti, MS Office
Responsibilities
Design and coordinate community-based participatory research and public health evaluation activities; Develop and implement qualitative and mixed-methods research protocols; Collaborate with community-based organizations and school districts; Manage data collection and support analysis of qualitative and quantitative data; Summarize and disseminate results for peer-reviewed publications and policy briefs; Assist in preparing reports to funding agencies
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC