Research Specialist I

Essential Duties/Tasks

• Assists in the development of programmatic activities and projects; tracks relevant project activities.
• Conducts literature-based research and prepares research summaries and analysis; identifies and gathers research materials.
• Participates in writing research reports, papers and grants; synthesizes and edits research findings and technical data.
• Provides administrative support for the Associate Director, including calendar management, organizing meetings, developing itineraries and agendas, and record-keeping.
• Communicates with and facilitates the flow of information among faculty, stakeholders and staff.
• Covers coordination/oversight of publication of materials; edits reports, facilitates response to review, and participates in dissemination activities, including identification and engaging of internal and external stakeholders, preparation dissemination materials, and participation in dissemination meetings.
• Organizes conference/symposium/forum content such as agendas, speakers, posters, materials and presentations. Coordinates with IHA’s event coordinator on event logistics.

Qualifications

• Required Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Preferred Education:
• Masters degree in a related field.
• Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented; ability to organize tasks and prioritize work with minimal supervision.
• Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Dedicated, proactive and self-motivated.
• Ability to work with scientific collaborators and funding agencies on proposals and projects.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and write reports, manuscripts, and grant proposals.
• Other Requirements:
• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.
• Ability to exert heavy force.
• Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.