Research Assistant

22-May-2025

School of Public Health - Environmental Health

94773BR

Yale Posting Status

CLOSED TO FURTHER APPLICATIONS

University Job Title

Research Assistant 1 HSS

Bargaining Unit

L34 - Local 34 (Yale Union Group)

If Fixed Duration, Period

1 year from date of hire

If Fixed Duration, is continuation possible?

Yes

Other Fixed Duration Date

30-Jun-2026

Compensation Grade

Labor Grade C

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Research/Support

Total # of hours to be worked:

25

Work Week

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

Work Location

Medical School Campus

Worksite Address

60 College Street
New Haven, CT 06510

Position Focus:

Reporting to the Principal Investigator for the Liew Lab a the Yale School of Public Health, the Research Assistant will provide research support to the PEACH Study in EHS. (The Pregnancy, Environment, and Child Health­ Study).

Perform data management and statistical coding accordingly to research specifications. Processes and summarizes data using scientific or statistical techniques. Assists in data interpretation and analyses. Assist in manuscript writing. May assist with contacting and tracking research participants, scheduling interviews, mailing and following up on surveys, data entry into computer database. May perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

1. Researches and collects data through site or home visit intakes; library research; structured interviews; or through other means for designated research assignments. 2. Records and compiles information related to research data. Codes data accordingly to research specifications. Uses a computer terminal to input and retrieve data and to generate reports. 3. Processes and summarizes data using scientific or statistical techniques. Assists in data interpretation and analyses. Reports on status of research activities. 4. Recruits study participants and ensures that subject recruitment and follow-up are completed per protocol procedures. 5. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies. May assist in designing, developing, and modifying research experiments, procedures, or survey instruments. May assist research and support staff. 6. Performs additional functions incidental to research activities.

Required Education and Experience

Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Experience running statistical models in SAS.  

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Experience in utilizing ArcGIS software for geospatial analysis.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Master's Degree and previous experience as a research assistant for epidemiological investigation.

Weekend Hours Required?

No

Evening Hours Required?

No

Background Check Requirements

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Posting Disclaimer

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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