Research Associate I at Msccn

PIRE has a significant national presence in the area of applied science with funded research projects at its centers on prevention treatment and policy research. PIRE scientists and practitioners continually focus on the design and implementation of complex program evaluation strategies and the conduct of research related to health and social issues and criminal justice. PIRE practitioners and scientists provide training and technical assistance in many health-related areas to states and communities that are attempting to improve public health. For more information about PIRE go to .Position SummaryThe Prevention Research Center (PRC) is looking for a Research Associate who will manage the research and evaluation component of a two-year community-partnered tobacco intervention program to develop and test methods to reduce tobacco-related harms among Black men returning to community from incarceration. The PRC staff will develop qualitative and quantitative data collection for formative research in year 1 on which to base the development of a pilot intervention in Year 2. There is some local travel for site visits in the San Francisco Bay Area in this role. The pay for this 75% FTE position is $54680.Job Requirements18 years of age or olderEligible to work for any employer in the USABachelors degree in Public Health Social Work or allied field with 1-2 years of experience and training in applied researchPrior experience in community-based participatory researchTraining and experience in research and evaluation methodsBackground in system-impacted populations health equity and/or tobacco education outreach and preventionWell-organized and able to work independently as well as in a team with demonstrated ability to work respectfully with African American return community leaders and grassroots community members(bicultural preferred)Applicants may work on their own time for some tasks; however some tasks may involve coordinating with local partners which may include evening and weekend timesAble to travel to local sites within and around the SF Bay AreaRemote or on-site work allowed (PRC office is in downtown Berkeley)Some Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesMeet regularly with Principal Investigator and community partners to coordinate activitiesTrack compliance with approved milestones and timelinesAssist with project oversight and attending to logistical tasks including managing communications with project consultants and vendorsSupport and manage components of the project (e.g. data collection analysis reporting) including maintaining data systemsCoordinate communications with community partners consultants and stakeholdersContribute to reports to funder and community and scientific stakeholdersTo apply for this position please visit PIRE is an EEO/Affirmative Action EmployerPIRE is a diverse community devoted to the promotion and acceptance of all people regardless of race color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age gender physical ability or veteran status. PIRE is committed to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.PIREs EEO/Affirmative Action PolicyAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA)PIRE will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process please contact Human Resources by email at:Know Your Rights PosterRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Laboratory Experience,ELISA,Immunoassays,Mammalian Cell Culture,Biochemistry,Cell Biology,Research Experience,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Microscopy,Research Laboratory Experience,Western Blot Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1