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Research Associate II, Georgia State University, Atlanta

The Georgia Health Policy Center (GHPC), established in 1995, integrates research, policy, and programs to advance health and wellbeing. The center conducts, analyzes, and disseminates qualitative and quantitative findings to connect decision makers with the objective research and guidance needed to make informed decisions about health policy and programs. The center has worked with more than 1,000 communities in all 50 states, helping our nation to improve health and well‐being. In 2017, the GHPC added a global portfolio, including work in Nigeria, Sudan, Kenya, and Ireland.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The research associate II (RA II), is a contributing member of multiple research, technical assistance, policy development, and programmatic teams depending on scope of work. The center’s current scope of work includes behavioral health, child health & well‐being, community health systems development, health & health care financing, health in all policies, health systems
transformation, long‐term services & support, population & global health, and rural health. This RA II will work primarily on projects within the long‐term services and supports portfolio. This is an Atlanta‐based position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Applicant must be extremely organized and possess strong research, writing, analytical, and project management skills, including the ability to successfully manage and coordinate multiple clients, teams, budgets, deadlines and deliverables.
Responsibilities of this position may include:
Serves as a project manager and supports the management of grants and contracts.
Provides a range of technical assistance.
Contributes to the research team through qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Participates in the design and facilitation of internal and external meetings.
Contributes to the development of creative solutions to complex health policy issues.
Conducts literature reviews, contributes to the analytic plan, collects data, and analyzes results.
Drafts reports, abstracts, briefing papers, presentations, and other research‐related communications.
Reports on GHPC projects to build key stakeholder awareness through accepted communications channels.
Builds relationships with external stakeholders including legislators, community leaders, and academicians.
Attends meetings and represents the GHPC at conferences and national meetings.
Serves as a mentor to research associates, graduate research assistants, and students.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Qualitative and quantitative analytic skills
Data collection and database management skills
Writing/reporting skills
Presentation skills
Group facilitation skills
Networking skills and aptitude for representing GHPC with local, state, and national organizations
Demonstrated participatory and team‐oriented style of interaction
Knowledge of research techniques, methodologies, equipment, processes and procedures
Knowledge of software (spreadsheets, word processors, presentations, educational software, computers, scanners and
databases)
Ability to multitask, pay attention to detail, and exhibit excellent customer service
Effective time management and organizational skills
Effective oral and verbal communication with external and internal customers

QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in a related field and three years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

PREFERRED HIRING QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in health policy, health management, public health, public policy is preferred. Extensive experience in health policy, qualitative and quantitative research, working with stakeholder groups, strong writing and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Access and PowerPoint are required. Knowledge of human subjects research guidelines and Institutional Review Board processes, Qualtrics, WebEx, SAS, SPSS, and Stata are preferred. Experience and interest in aging, disability, and/or long‐term services and supports research, programs, services, and policies is desired.

HOW TO APPLY
All interested candidates may apply through the Georgia State University Human Resources website (employment.gsu.edu). The position is listed as Sponsor‐Funded Professional ‐ Research Associate II ‐ 21000647.

The salary for this position will range from $52,476 ‐ $65,000. The position is sponsor‐funded and is contingent upon funding. The closing date is July 6, 2021.
 
     
 

Half time, NTT, Limited Term Instructor/Lecturer

The Gerontology Institute at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking applicants for a half time, non-tenure track, Limited Term Instructor/Lecturer position for the 2021-2022 academic year to start in August 2021 (Fall semester) pending budgetary approval.  

Ph.D. in Gerontology or related field is required for Visiting Lecturer appointment and an MA is required for Visiting Instructor.  The teaching load is 2 classes (6 credit hours) in the Fall and 2 classes (6 credit hours) in the Spring, with the opportunity to also teach in the Summer.    

Preference will be given to candidates who qualify for visiting lecturer position who can teach Introduction to Gerontology and a variety of other gerontology classes.  The search committee will give particular consideration to candidates with experience in person and online.

Send via email to Deb Loden dloden1@gsu.edu an application letter, CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and 3 current letters of recommendation.      

In the application letter or teaching material, applicants should explicitly address their readiness for effectively teaching Georgia State’s highly diverse student body, which includes many first-generation college students. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The College of Arts & Sciences supports faculty professional success through mentoring programs and representation of faculty from all ranks in college-level program development. GSU is an institutional member of the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity.

Review begins June 7, 2021 and will continue until position is filled.  Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.