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December 13, 2007
Senior Research Health Policy Analyst 2 (Job # 11133), RTI International
Location: Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
RTI is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. With a worldwide staff of more than 2,500 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services. Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as the first scientific organization in and centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park.
Job Description
The Health, Social and Economics Research Unit within RTI International has an immediate opening for a Senior Researcher to analyze, coordinate and assist in the management of health research projects.
Responsibilities
- Leading and providing scientific guidance to evaluation and research studies related to public health, disease prevention, health communication and social marketing
- Leading data collection and analysis of community level evaluation research projects
- Leading qualitative data collection through focus groups, and other methods
- Supervising and mentoring junior and mid-level research staff providing leadership and motivation.
- Provide leadership and vision in further developing health education and social marketing research at RTI
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess a PhD in the Social Sciences ( Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, or related field) with a career focus in health policy
- The ideal candidate will have 10 years of work experience in a research environment with demonstrated results contributing to the planning, development and implementation of Public Health research, evaluation, or field studies.
- Prior extensive Management experience in the direction of a complex and comprehensive multi-level health promotion or disease prevention outcomes related evaluations
- Experienced in proposal development and obtaining competitive funding
- A solid record of conference presentations and publishing in peer-reviewed journals is mandatory
Interested applicants should apply online at http://www.rti.org/careers and refer to Senior Research Health Policy Analyst 2 (Job # 11133) or go directly to this position
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