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The Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine (CBPM) at The Miriam Hospital is recruiting a full-time Research Associate to work under the direction of Dr. Lori A. J. Scott-Sheldon, the research grant’s Principal Investigator, to conduct meta-analytic research on alcohol consumption, sexual risk behavior, and HIV.
Primary tasks involve (1) conducting a comprehensive search of the scientific literature on alcohol use, sexual risk behavior, and HIV, (2) coding features of the studies, (3) calculating effect sizes from statistics reported in the articles, (5) conducting preliminary analyses on the data, and (6) assisting with the preparation of papers, presentations, and annual reports. The Research Associate will also supervise a small group of research assistants.
Minimum Qualifications: Completion of a PhD/MD in a health or social science discipline is required. Applicants must demonstrate (1) attention to detail, (2) an understanding of the importance of following study protocol, and (3) an awareness of the necessity of ensuring the quality of secondary data collection.
Preferred qualifications: Applicants with a track record in research involving alcohol use or HIV are encouraged to apply. Completion of advanced graduate-level courses in meta-analysis, multilevel modeling, and geospatial analysis is highly desirable. We seek applicants with excellent interpersonal skills, the requisite ability to coordinate and manage multiple research responsibilities, and an understanding of the importance of adhering to research protocols.
The Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine (CBPM) is nationally recognized for its research and training in behavioral and preventive medicine. The CBPM includes over 20 faculty members representing behavioral and social sciences. Faculty at the CBPM conduct research in tobacco use, physical activity, weight control, diabetes, cancer prevention and control, and HIV. The CBPM is a Brown University center in the program in public health that is based at The Miriam Hospital. The Miriam Hospital is a 240 bed general medical surgical hospital that is a teaching affiliate of the Brown Medical School.
This is a full-time, annually renewable position that has the potential to be extended based on performance and available funding. Salary is commensurate with the candidate’s level of experience and qualifications.
To apply for the position, please visit:
http://jobs.lifespan.org/
Job ID: THE00028Y
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume/CV, research statement, and contact information for at least three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Lori Scott-Sheldon (Lori_Scott-Sheldon@Brown.edu).
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