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American Institutes for Research Research Associate, Health (Quantitative) in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Overview

Join AIR as a Research Associate with ourHealth (https://www.air.org/our-work/health) team. Our Health team works collaboratively to unravel the intertwined challenges of health care quality, costs, and access. Our team of experts – nurses, physicians, psychologists, economists, sociologists, data scientists, and public health experts – advance evidence and save lives by leading rigorousresearch and evaluation; results-driven technical assistance and training; and leading-edge data science and technology tools.

Use your experience, knowledge, and education to help us deliver on our mission: to contribute to a better, more equitable world.

Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of ourU.S. office locations. (https://www.air.org/locations#headquarters) This does not include U.S. territories.

About AIR:

Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.

AIR’s commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone’s unique life and community experiences.We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff byclicking here (https://www.air.org/our-commitment-diversity-equity-and-inclusion) .

Responsibilities

The responsibilities for the position include:

  • Apply quantitative methods and techniques to manage and analyze research data.

  • Construct, clean, validate, analyze, and document large datasets for both internal and project-related use.

  • Provide operational and programmatic support, including design, measurement, and assessment support.

  • Manage administrative aspects of projects.

  • Support the preparation of technical procedures and reports.

  • Write, compile, and edit assigned portions of proposals and project reports.

  • Review work products to ensure quality and consistency of content.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

  • Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, Public Health, or related social science field required OR Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience.

  • Proposal or report preparation experience.

  • Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods.

  • Experience and knowledge of data analysis and data management techniques using R, SAS, SQL, STATA, Access, Excel, and/or other databases.

  • Knowledge of Python is preferred, but not required.

  • Experience working with large datasets (e.g., healthcare claims) in SAS, or STATA is preferred, but not required.

  • Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, hospital/primary care payments, or quality measures is preferred, but not required.

  • Knowledge of Health Care Alternative Payment Models is preferred, but not required.

Skills:

  • Strong organizational skills.

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when writing.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds.

  • Ability to take initiative, work independently and in a team environment.

Disclosures:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks.

AIR’s Total Rewards Program , is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers an anticipated salary of $32.00/hr. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.

AIR maintains adrug-free work environment (https://www.air.org/sites/default/files/2023-05/Workplace-Drug-Policy-2023.pdf) .

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If you see a job scam, or lose money to one, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov . You can also report it to your state attorney general . Find out more about how to avoid scams at ftc.gov/scams .

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American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

American Institutes for Research’s commitment to Diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations and work environment. Diversity is valued and Inclusion is reflected in all efforts to recruit, develop, and engage the diverse staff needed to accomplish our mission.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Taliba Boone at tboone@air.org or call 202.403.5000.

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Job ID 13141

Job Location United States

Category Research

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