13 Research jobs

  The University of New Mexico Search for the Vice President for Research Albuquerque, NM The University of New Mexico (UNM) seeks a strategic and entrepreneurial academic leader to serve as the next Vice President for Research (VPR) and to catalyze efforts to enhance research and academic excellence while addressing major global challenges and the pressing needs of New Mexico. The University is powered by close to 3,200 faculty and 6,500 staff working across seven campuses including 15 colleges and schools, and the Health Sciences Center. UNM is a place where cutting-edge research and creative endeavors flourish. Its research generates new knowledge; injects millions of dollars into New Mexico’s economy; drives advances in healthcare, national defense, community engagement, knowledge of human society, and the arts; critically augments teaching; and provides students with intellectual challenges as well as valuable hands-on training in state-of-the-art...

Evaluation Methods Specialist     Job Purpose and Responsibilities The overall objective of this acquisition is to provide the U.S. Department of Defense (“DoD”) with strategic evaluation services to support the Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation (AM&E) of Security Cooperation Programs.   The Evaluation Methods Specialist will assume  responsibility for functioning of evaluation methodology and design. This includes providing  relevant technical guidance, identifying and executing appropriate agreed upon methodology, and  conducting field work and research.   Minimum Requirements: • Master's degree in Evaluation Sciences or in development or a related development field, such as Economics, Evaluation Sciences, Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, or other discipline related to development assistance required. • Possesses experience in conducting project monitoring and program evaluations, surveys, assessments, and data analysis....

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the nation’s leading advocacy organization for children’s healthcare, seeks a Senior Research Associate to provide key scientific and systems direction in the operations of and lead assigned studies in Primary Care Research. Some tasks include: 1. Provide key scientific and systems direction in the development and execution of research projects by the Pediatric Research in Office Settings (PROS) network. 2. Provide key scientific and systems oversight and support for the development of proposals for future funding, continuation applications, and progress reports. 3. Develop, oversee, and maintain data and process management systems and direct PROS projects as assigned to ensure scientific and financial integrity and progress of these efforts. 4. Develop and maintain internal networking activities to connect PROS work with other parts of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), to build and maximize dissemination and implementation and...

Acumen, LLC and The SPHERE Institute conduct data analysis of health care policy at the national, state, and local levels. We leverage our unparalleled data access to improve information available to policymakers, helping to promote evidence-based policy decisions.   We are looking for a Coordinator to manage the day-to-day work of the Research Operations team. The Research Operations team oversees the organization and tracking of internal development activities.  Its primary responsibilities include coordinating communication between Acumen’s research teams and other departments and the development of internal resources. We are looking for candidates interested in: (i) tracking Research Operations activities, including all requests, assignments, and meetings; (ii) monitoring request timelines; (iii) maintaining the project management database; (iv) assisting in and documenting meetings; (v) communicating request specifications and updates to internal teams; (vi) drafting...

Acumen, LLC / The SPHERE Institute conduct public policy research and statistical analysis on health programs at the national, state, and local levels. We leverage our unparalleled data access to improve information available to policymakers, while our meritocratic environment offers rapid advancement and leadership opportunities. Our policy firms offer an exciting opportunity to work in health care topics.   At Acumen, LLC / The SPHERE Institute, Data and Policy Analysts provide analytical support for research and consulting projects for government and private clients, primarily in the area of health policy. This position is responsible for managing and analyzing data, researching and interpreting policy, and communicating findings to multiple audiences.   Data and Policy Analysts perform a wide array of functions as part of the research process. Those applicants interested in focusing on writing/coordinating will help create and report descriptive statistics, conduct...

Job Type Full-time Job Title Program Manager Job Description OUR CUSTOMER  The USAF School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) provides Aerospace Medicine Training, Education, and Consultation to Enhance Warfighter Performance and Combat Casualty Care for World Wide Operations in Garrison and War.  It is the center for aeromedical education, training, and consultation in direct support of USAF, DOD, and in operations.  USAFSAM provides peacetime and contingency support in hyperbarics, human performance, clinical and environmental health, expeditionary medical support, and aeromedical evacuation.   **THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD**     POSITION DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES:  Oversee and troubleshoot all project information system needs.  Coordinate military related research support. Assess, prepare, complete, coordinate and submit protocol related documents to both local and military Institutional Review Boards (IRB) and Institutional Animal Care...

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the nation’s leading advocacy organization for children’s healthcare, is seeking a collaborative professional to develop process and outcome evaluation for programs within the Pediatric Population Health (PPH) team using both quantitative and qualitative methods. This position will design and execute quality improvement (QI) projects, and advise the collecting, analyzing, and reporting of quality data to support grantees’ improvement. The individual in this role will write manuscripts for peer-reviewed and other publications, develop and present scientific abstracts for professional conferences, and participate in the development of grant proposals. Some duties include: 1. Serve as the evaluation staff expert for the PPH programs, supporting the translation of research and policy into practice by providing the requisite scientific data and analytic support. Provide expertise in dissemination and implementation science to ensure broad...

Background: The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) was founded in 1907 to help attorneys general fulfill the responsibilities of their office and to assist in the delivery of high-quality legal services to the states and territorial jurisdictions. The National Attorneys General Training & Research Institute (NAGTRI) was created in 2007 and serves as the training and research arm of NAAG. The NAGTRI mission is to provide high-quality, non-partisan, and innovative training, research, and other developmental resources to support state and territorial attorneys general offices (AGOs). It currently conducts more than 130 trainings a year and produces numerous legal newsletters and publications. NAGTRI continues to steadily grow and expects to launch numerous new initiatives in the next few years. The NAGTRI vision is to be recognized as the premier national organization for training and research throughout the government legal, law enforcement, and prosecutorial...