Research Associate III (Science Associate) in Washington, DC or Research Triangle Park, NC.

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Research Associate III (Science Associate) in Washington, DC or Research Triangle Park, NC.

Position Description:

Ensure the quality of research being implemented across the organization by reviewing protocols in advance of review by the organization’s human subject’s protection committee and by assisting the GHPN Science Team.

• Responsible for coordinating and assuring technical review of research protocols prior to submission to the human subject’s protection committee, bringing in additional technical expertise including internal bio statistical review, to ensure that all research conducted is methodologically sound.
• Responsible for developing and communicating tools, checklists and other processes to facilitate timely research review that will both increase quality of research while building capacity across the organization.
• Maintains a dialogue and technical exchange with field and regional counterparts which informs development of strategies and tools to improve the quality of research undertaken by FHI 360 staff
• Assist the Science Team by providing input into strategic planning for research and science across the organization and by managing office planning, timelines and budgets associated with the Science Team.
• Identify and address research quality problems using both a reactive and pro-active approach, in order to build research capacity across the organization
• Work closely with the Office of International Research Ethics to ensure human subjects protection in research protocols, and assist in developing relevant policies, procedures, training and tools for cross-organizational dissemination.
• Manage the Global Health Research Fellowship and UNC-FHI 360 Fellowship programs, including associated budgets, annual recruitment and placement process, tracking and supervision of the Fellows.
• Manage a system to review, clear and track abstracts and manuscripts for submission and presentation
• Assist the Science Team in support of the activities of the Global Science & Technical Leadership Working Group and other GHPN-wide scientific focus, including budget planning and management.
• Will engage in independent research, especially related to ongoing programs; activities to include designing and implementing research and research-to-practice.

Minimum Requirements:

• Knowledge and experience in health-related scientific research, with strong background in research methodology, including hypothesis-driven research processes and protocol & data collection form development
• Outstanding ability to interact effectively with experts and collaborators across multiple disciplines, program areas, and cultures.
• Proven track record of participating in technical aspects of proposal development
• Record of peer reviewed publications and presentations at scientific/technical meetings.
• Fluent written and oral English required; ability to speak French or Portuguese an asset.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally and internationally as needed, largely to developing countries
• MS/MA in public health or related field and 8+ years of research study experience with project management, research methodology, and study implementation.

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org.

Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.

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