Senior Qualitative Analyst

About the role

The Senior Qualitative Analyst will coordinate and oversee execution of qualitative research projects and perform complex research related duties and tasks regarding the evaluation of the California Safety-Net Population Health Management Initiative (PHMI).

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain standardized practices for qualitative data collection.
• Develop interview guides and focus group protocols.
• Interview subjects.
• Code and analyze qualitative data.
• Write qualitative research reports and papers.
• Present results of qualitative analyses to researchers, colleagues, and funders, including formal presentations at conferences.
• Oversee the quality assurance process for PHMI project qualitative research.
• Manage students and/or junior staff with qualitative-related tasks.
• Work with Principal Investigators and/or the deputy director to identify staffing needs for qualitative research, including but not limited to: assisting with job descriptions, participating in interview processes, and advising on staffing decisions.
• Lead trainings for qualitative research staff on topics such as: sensitive interviews, establishing rapport and trust, mock interviews with feedback, developing coding schemes, use of qualitative software, rigorous and valid qualitative analysis, and observation of staff to ensure quality.
• Attend and meaningfully contribute to project meetings when qualitative and other work activities are being planned, reviewed, and iterated.
• Maintain technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Serve as a resource for collecting data and performing analysis.
• Contribute to facilitating and promoting a research project by providing scientific or intellectual information.
• Lead the contributions to scientific writing and publications, including protocols and grants.
• Perform other related work as needed.

Requirements

Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field. Relevant research experience and qualitative research experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent proven writing and editing skills and ability to synthesize and translate complicated material into clear and simple language.
• Excellent proven verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Superb organizational, time management and prioritization skills and proven experience coordinating a variety of activities in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills.
• Ability to train others.
• Knowledge in relevant scientific field.
• Knowledge of research techniques or methods.
• Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.
• Analytical skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Excellent proven writing and editing skills and ability to synthesize and translate complicated material into clear and simple language.
• Excellent proven verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Superb organizational, time management and prioritization skills and proven experience coordinating a variety of activities in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills.
• Ability to train others.
• Knowledge in relevant scientific field.
• Knowledge of research techniques or methods.
• Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.
• Analytical skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.