School of Public Health - Epidemiology and Microbial Diseases

87100BR

Research Associate 2, HSS

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Full time

Fixed

8 months from date of hire

Yes

01-Nov-2024

Clinical & Research

Research Associate 2 HSS (23)

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Research Res Support

37.5

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Medical School Campus

60 College Street
New Haven, CT 06510

On-site

This position is responsible for contributing expert geospatial analysis to the Conflict Observatory Programs (Ukraine, Sudan, or both). Geospatial analysis refers to the use of geospatial analysis tools as well as interpreting satellite imagery or remote sensing data using various platforms and techniques. This position reports directly to Lead Geospatial Analyst and works closely with Project Team Leads, Director of Conflict Observatory Programs, and Deputy Directors for Research and Operations.
May lead units or functions, including overseeing and coordinating projects or work processes, and may contribute to work planning for the work of full time employees, consultants, or student researchers. Based on knowledge of methodology and research goals, collaborates with Geospatial Analysis team on major revisions to projects and contributions to methodological protocols. Plans and implements changes.
Ensures that findings, issues, and status changes for current projects are accurately documented, reported, or escalated in a timely manner. May be responsible for coordinating, planning, or delivering training with internal or external stakeholders. May be primary liaison with some external stakeholders or research partners at the request of leadership. May participate in selection of research staff to include full time employees, consultants, or student researchers.
Researches and collects data through approved and established techniques and procedures including imagery exploitation tools and platforms. Processes and summarizes data using approved and established HRL techniques. Assists other researchers in data interpretation and analyses. Reports on status of research activities.
Oversees data entry of collected data and key findings into relevant databases. Designs and implements quality control measures to ensure accurate and secure collection and processing of data. Contributes in-depth, original thought and relevance to written reports and to the writing of abstracts and manuscripts.
May lead or contribute to presentations to external audiences at high levels on key findings and report summaries. May perform other duties as assigned.

1. Carries out research within the scope of the established study protocol. Adheres to all human subjects regulations as defined by Yale University and the federal government that pertain to research studies. 2. Develops criteria for admission of study subjects based on goals and objectives of project. 3. Determines potential sources of funding and prospective partnerships. 4. Evaluates feasibility of accepting potential projects through analysis of staffing needs, resource requirements, financial costs, and current planned capacity of group. Negotiates contracts and/or changes with funder. 5. Develops original HIC/IRB submissions. Based on knowledge of science and research goals, collaborates with PIs on major revisions and contributes to scientific protocols. Plans and implements changes. 6. Develops forms, questionnaires and the application of research techniques; writes procedures manuals for data collection and coding. 7. Responsible for the documentation and transmission of study data. Ensures that report forms are accurately documented and completed in a timely manner at each site location. 8. Works independently to develop manage and organize multi site studies. Serves as primary coordinator between University, non-Yale collaborators, pharmaceutical companies, HIC, IRB and funding sources. 9. Performs descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software. 10. Designs and implements quality control measures to ensure accurate collection and processing of data. 11. Contributes in-depth, original thought and relevance to written reports and to the writing of abstracts and manuscripts.

Master’s Degree in a related discipline and two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Demonstrated experience working with satellite imagery and a variety of remote sensors and data types.

Proven knowledge of commercial imagery providers and imagery and remote sensing data platforms for analysis and exploitation.

Demonstrated experience with relational database systems.

Demonstrated experience preparing written reports and briefings.

At least one year managing a team or multiple teams of researchers (formally or informally).

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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

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