NORC at the University of Chicago is seeking a Research Associate I to join the Health Care Programs Research Department. The role involves providing research support, conducting data analysis, and assisting in the development of project materials while working with a team focused on health policy and program analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide general research support related to health policy research and technical support
• Conduct literature reviews, environmental scans, statistical analysis of primary and secondary data and prepares memos, tables, and graphs based on findings under supervision of experienced professionals
• Take notes at meetings and prepare initial draft of minutes
• Develop project materials, such as report outlines, visual exhibits for reports, and serving as an editor for deliverables
• Support business development efforts through coordination of document preparation and reproduction
• Under the direction of senior staff, support the development of new business by conducting background research on programs, award history, and client goals and objectives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university in Social Science, Public Health, Health Policy, or a related field
• 6 months of research experience (internships included) in health research, public health, health policy with qualitative and/or quantitative methods and analysis required
• Some understanding of public health insurance programs such as Medicaid and Medicare
• Must demonstrate effective workplace competencies, including: Effective problem solving skills, Adaptability and willingness to work on multiple projects simultaneously, Strong written and verbal communications, Attentiveness to detail, Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Proficiency with MS Office/M365 applications
• Occasional travel for site visits and meetings may be required
• Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. We regret that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position
• Understanding of routine sampling procedures and working knowledge of statistical software packages (SAS, SPSS, NVivo, Tableau, etc.) preferred

Benefits

• Generously subsidized health insurance, effective on the first day of employment
• Dental and vision insurance
• A defined contribution retirement program, along with a separate voluntary 403(b) retirement program
• Group life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Benefits that promote work/life balance, including generous paid time off, holidays; paid parental leave, bereavement leave, tuition assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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