Center for Healthcare Organization & Implementation Research
Junior Project Planner
RESEARCH ASSISTANT/JUNIOR PROJECT PLANNER - Boston University contract position (Boston, MA) | Full-Time | Hybrid Work Environment
Job Description:
The VA Boston Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research (CHOIR) is hiring a full time Research Assistant/Junior Project Planner to perform a variety of research and administrative functions to support Principal Investigators, Project Managers, and department teams to meet research project objectives.
CHOIR is a VA Health Systems Research Center of Innovation (COIN) whose mission is to advance coordinated, patient-centered health care for all Veterans through research and quality improvement. Our main research areas are focused on evaluating and implementing Veteran-centered virtual care, improving whole health care for socially and economically marginalized Veterans, and advancing Veteran-centered shared decision making for precision oncology.
Duties/skills include, but may not be limited to, the following:
- Conduct data collection
- Maintain research databases
- Recruit and consent study participants
- Conduct literature and other internet-based searches
- Perform medical chart reviews to extract data
- Prepare tables and graphs
- Code, analyze, and/or summarize qualitative findings
- Schedule research interviews, focus groups, team meetings, and manage correspondence
- Prepare and track study related mailings
- Take notes in interviews or meetings
- Assist with developing, drafting, and formatting surveys or other data collection tools
- Review and edit reports, posters, manuscripts and presentations
- Compile and assist with submitting new grant proposals
- Assist with compiling, drafting and submitting IRB and other required documentation to meet research compliance standards or funding requirements
Requirements:
A Bachelor's Degree is required, preferably in social science, public health, or a science field. MPH or similar degree strongly considered; 1-3 years of experience in a research setting preferred; The position is located at the VA Boston Healthcare System - Center for Healthcare, Organization, and Implementation Research (CHOIR). Start date contingent upon successful background investigation.
Other information:
This is a grant-funded contract position through Boston University (salary around $52,000 per year).
