Social Science Research Professional 1

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform research tasks requiring initiative and judgment by applying basic knowledge and understanding of scientific theory when precedents do not provide specific guidance.
• Participate in the development and administration of survey instruments and rating scales requiring judgment in applying non-routine procedures.
• Analyze and summarize results for review with supervisor.
• Audit the accuracy and validity of data.
• Review and audit case report forms for completion and accuracy with source documents, and ensure compliance with research protocols.
• Identify, select, extract and summarize data and structured information.
• Present summary of findings to supervisor.
• Conduct literature searches, and write literature summaries and manuscripts, requiring preliminary judgments after the supervisor outlines conceptual approach.
• Build and organize data as requested by principal investigator or supervisor; use common statistical programs requiring the application of job control language in generating and organizing data.
• Adapt new, nonstandard methods outlined by supervisor in designing and evaluating phases of research projects, (i.e., educational materials, questionnaires, strategies for recruitment, data quality control procedures and processes).
• Follow up with Institutional Review Board (IRB) to ensure renewals are approved and completed, seeking guidance where necessary.
• Assist with development, communication and design of research findings to internal and external audiences, which may include web updates, social media, and/or white papers, for use in recruitment, educational, or awareness of programs, with guidance from supervisor.
• Orient and train new staff or students.

Qualifications

• Spoken and written fluency in Mandarin Chinese is required.
• The position may require occasional travel to China.
• Experience in academic research and writing/publishing is desired.
• A good understanding of the literature regarding rural China development and/or youth mental health is desired.
• Demonstrated experience with MS Office, Google Suite, and an educational background in Social Sciences is required.
• One to two years field experience in rural China, and experience drafting economic and child development papers for academic publication is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with MS Office, Google Suite is preferred.