The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), School of Pharmacy is currently seeking a creative, motivated, and disciplined candidate to fill the Qualitative Research Data Analyst or Senior Qualitative Research Data Analyst position within the PATIENTS Program under the department of Pharmacy Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research (P-SHOR). This position will be filled based on the candidate's education and experience. The PATIENTS Program is an interdisciplinary research team of community partners and researchers that work to change the way we think about research by creating a path for health equity in West Baltimore. Both positions are eligible for a hybrid teleworking schedule.
Established in 1841, the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (UMSOP) is the fourth oldest school of pharmacy in the United States. As a leader in pharmacy education, scientific discovery, patient care, and community engagement; the school conducts cutting-edge research and engages in a wide variety of professional practice activities to improve the health and well-being of citizens in the state of Maryland and beyond.
BENEFITS (Exempt Regular):
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous paid leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).
UMB is Ranked Among the Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes 2022 & 2023.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting the overall strategic direction research and training initiatives of the PATIENTS program, through oversight of qualitative, patient-centered outcomes and health equity research. Oversee major research initiatives that include the development related to ethical and human subjects protections (HSP) issues; provide guidance on the study design to be more inclusive of patient and stakeholder engagement, qualitative and mixed-methods research activities; support patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR) and community-engaged research (CEnR) studies on the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) campus in collaboration with the UMB Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR); implementation science; PCOR-related initiatives for reducing health disparities; and dissemination of findings to patients and other stakeholders and the communities we serve.
PRIMARY DUTIES – Qualitative Research Data Analyst:
PRIMARY DUTIES – Senior Qualitative Research Data Analyst:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – Qualitative Research Data Analyst:
EDUCATION: Bachelors in Health Sciences, Public Policy, Social Science, Information Management, Mathematics, Statistics or related field of study.
EXPERIENCE: Prior experience with SAS, STATA, SPSS, and/or Excel. Prior experience, coursework, and/or training in qualitative data analysis, and Microsoft Office Suite and prior experience with NVIVO or Atlas is strongly preferred. Prior experience with public health research programs, grant writing/acquisition, patient-centered outcomes research, community engaged research, and/or qualitative research is highly preferred.
OTHER: May consider a combination of directly related experience and education.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – Senior Qualitative Research Data Analyst:
EDUCATION: Bachelors in Health Sciences, Public Policy, Social Science, Information Management, Mathematics, Statistics or related field of study.
EXPEREINCE: Two (2) years related experience in a research environment required. Experience in SAS, STATA, SPSS, and/or Excel. Strong experience, coursework, and/or training in qualitative data analysis, and Microsoft Office Suite and prior experience with NVIVO or Atlas is strongly preferred. Prior experience with public health research programs, grant writing/acquisition, patient-centered outcomes research, community engaged research, and/or qualitative research is highly preferred.
OTHER: May consider a combination of directly related experience and education.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Hiring Range: $48,000 – $55,000 per year for Qualitative Research Data Analyst/ $61,000 - $67,000 per year for Senior Qualitative Research Data Analyst (Commensurate with education and experience).
UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E3308C Exempt Regular Full-Time
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School of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Health Services Research
Aug 29, 2023
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