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The Center for Health Analytics, Media, and Policy (CHAMP) performs economic, policy, and program evaluation research in public health, with an emphasis on research on tobacco, vaping, and cannabis. Our funding sources include a diverse set of contracts and grants with the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products, CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and various state health departments around the country. The overarching goal of the Center is to conduct objective, theory-driven research and evaluations to guide the development and implementation of programs and policies and improve public health.

CHAMP is hiring for a Research Analyst to support projects related to comprehensive tobacco control program and policy research and evaluation. Comprehensive tobacco control programs include mass reach health communication campaigns, interventions designed to strengthen health care systems, community-based prevention programs, smoking cessation programs, policy advocacy, and ongoing surveillance and monitoring of tobacco use and related measures. Policy evaluation studies involve evaluation planning, study design, overseeing data collection and acquisition of secondary data, managing data analysis and interpretation, and synthesizing findings into summary deliverables that address key policy evaluation questions. The Research Analyst will be involved in research and evaluation projects designed to support each of these areas. The Research Analyst will collaborate with several project teams and will work independently to efficiently manage multiple and overlapping timelines and deliverables. The position offers significant professional development opportunities at a leading research organization with nationally recognized experience in public health research, including tobacco control and health services research.
Please include a cover letter and writing sample with your application (e.g., a manuscript, report, or other document [or an excerpt] on which you were the lead author or had a significant role).
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading theory-driven evaluation planning and preparation of logic/conceptual models


• Leading qualitative and/or quantitative data collection, including contributing to study design, development of survey instruments or moderator guides, managing data collection logistics, developing analysis plans, and coordinating with analysts, interpreting results, and preparing summary deliverables


• Working independently and as part of a team to make progress on studies and deliverables


• Preparing summaries, tables, figures, report sections, reports, and PowerPoint presentations regarding tobacco-related surveillance results, policy evaluation studies, and related topics according to style and format requirements of individual projects


• Actively participating in and/or leading meetings with internal teams and with clients


• Reviewing published and web-based sources of information to incorporate relevant literature into written summaries, consider methodology options for future studies, and identify opportunities to contribute to the literature


• Presenting research findings to internal audiences, clients, and professional meetings


• Contributing to project logistics including coordinating internal and external project communications, scheduling meetings, developing meeting agendas, notetaking, and following up as necessary, as well as drafting progress reports and monitoring achievement of project milestones
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public health or a related social or behavioral science field plus at least 1 year of experience in tobacco control research/evaluation; or a Bachelor's degree in public health or a related social or behavioral science field plus at least 3 years of experience in tobacco control research/evaluation


• Experience and/or coursework in quantitative and qualitative research methods and analyses


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required)


• Strong writing skills and ability to synthesize analysis results into clearly written scientific reports


• Experience writing scientific/technical research reports (e.g., a master’s thesis, formal reports, manuscripts); a writing sample will be required


• Strong time management skills; ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously


• Leading or managing staff on projects, tasks, or teams


• Excellent attention to detail and strong organization skills


• Experience taking initiative, asking questions, clearly discussing options, and documenting decisions


• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for visa employment status

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data visualization


• Experience with client management and/or customer service
  

The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States.

RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.

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The Center for Health Analytics, Media, and Policy (CHAMP) performs economic, policy, and program evaluation research in public health, with an emphasis on research on tobacco, vaping, and cannabis. Our funding sources include a diverse set of contracts and grants with the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products, CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and various state health departments around the country. The overarching goal of the Center is to conduct objective, theory-driven research and evaluations to guide the development and implementation of programs and policies and improve public health.

CHAMP is hiring for a Research Analyst to support projects related to comprehensive tobacco control program and policy research and evaluation. Comprehensive tobacco control programs include mass reach health communication campaigns, interventions designed to strengthen health care systems, community-based prevention programs, smoking cessation programs, policy advocacy, and ongoing surveillance and monitoring of tobacco use and related measures. Policy evaluation studies involve evaluation planning, study design, overseeing data collection and acquisition of secondary data, managing data analysis and interpretation, and synthesizing findings into summary deliverables that address key policy evaluation questions. The Research Analyst will be involved in research and evaluation projects designed to support each of these areas. The Research Analyst will collaborate with several project teams and will work independently to efficiently manage multiple and overlapping timelines and deliverables. The position offers significant professional development opportunities at a leading research organization with nationally recognized experience in public health research, including tobacco control and health services research.
Please include a cover letter and writing sample with your application (e.g., a manuscript, report, or other document [or an excerpt] on which you were the lead author or had a significant role).
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading theory-driven evaluation planning and preparation of logic/conceptual models


• Leading qualitative and/or quantitative data collection, including contributing to study design, development of survey instruments or moderator guides, managing data collection logistics, developing analysis plans, and coordinating with analysts, interpreting results, and preparing summary deliverables


• Working independently and as part of a team to make progress on studies and deliverables


• Preparing summaries, tables, figures, report sections, reports, and PowerPoint presentations regarding tobacco-related surveillance results, policy evaluation studies, and related topics according to style and format requirements of individual projects


• Actively participating in and/or leading meetings with internal teams and with clients


• Reviewing published and web-based sources of information to incorporate relevant literature into written summaries, consider methodology options for future studies, and identify opportunities to contribute to the literature


• Presenting research findings to internal audiences, clients, and professional meetings


• Contributing to project logistics including coordinating internal and external project communications, scheduling meetings, developing meeting agendas, notetaking, and following up as necessary, as well as drafting progress reports and monitoring achievement of project milestones
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public health or a related social or behavioral science field plus at least 1 year of experience in tobacco control research/evaluation; or a Bachelor's degree in public health or a related social or behavioral science field plus at least 3 years of experience in tobacco control research/evaluation


• Experience and/or coursework in quantitative and qualitative research methods and analyses


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required)


• Strong writing skills and ability to synthesize analysis results into clearly written scientific reports


• Experience writing scientific/technical research reports (e.g., a master’s thesis, formal reports, manuscripts); a writing sample will be required


• Strong time management skills; ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously


• Leading or managing staff on projects, tasks, or teams


• Excellent attention to detail and strong organization skills


• Experience taking initiative, asking questions, clearly discussing options, and documenting decisions


• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for visa employment status

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data visualization


• Experience with client management and/or customer service
  

The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States.

RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.

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The Center for Health Analytics, Media, and Policy (CHAMP) performs economic, policy, and program evaluation research in public health, with an emphasis on research on tobacco, vaping, and cannabis. Our funding sources include a diverse set of contracts and grants with the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products, CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and various state health departments around the country. The overarching goal of the Center is to conduct objective, theory-driven research and evaluations to guide the development and implementation of programs and policies and improve public health.

CHAMP is hiring for a Master's-level Research Analyst to support projects related to comprehensive tobacco control program and policy research and evaluation. Comprehensive tobacco control programs include mass reach health communication campaigns, interventions designed to strengthen health care systems, community-based prevention programs, smoking cessation programs, policy advocacy, and ongoing surveillance and monitoring of tobacco use and related measures. Policy evaluation studies involve evaluation planning, study design, overseeing data collection and acquisition of secondary data, managing data analysis and interpretation, and synthesizing findings into summary deliverables that address key policy evaluation questions. The Research Analyst will be involved in research and evaluation projects designed to support each of these areas. The Research Analyst will collaborate with several project teams and will work independently to efficiently manage multiple and overlapping timelines and deliverables. The position offers significant professional development opportunities at a leading research organization with nationally recognized experience in public health research, including tobacco control and health services research.
Please include a cover letter and writing sample with your application (e.g., a manuscript, report, or other document [or an excerpt] on which you were the lead author or had a significant role).
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading theory-driven evaluation planning and preparation of logic/conceptual models


• Leading qualitative and/or quantitative data collection, including contributing to study design, development of survey instruments or moderator guides, managing data collection logistics, developing analysis plans, and coordinating with analysts, interpreting results, and preparing summary deliverables


• Working independently and as part of a team to make progress on studies and deliverables


• Preparing summaries, tables, figures, report sections, reports, and PowerPoint presentations regarding tobacco-related surveillance results, policy evaluation studies, and related topics according to style and format requirements of individual projects


• Actively participating in and/or leading meetings with internal teams and with clients


• Reviewing published and web-based sources of information to incorporate relevant literature into written summaries, consider methodology options for future studies, and identify opportunities to contribute to the literature


• Presenting research findings to internal audiences, clients, and professional meetings


• Contributing to project logistics including coordinating internal and external project communications, scheduling meetings, developing meeting agendas, notetaking, and following up as necessary, as well as drafting progress reports and monitoring achievement of project milestones
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public health or a related social or behavioral science field plus at least 3 years of experience in tobacco control research/evaluation; or a Bachelor's degree in public health or a related social or behavioral science field plus at least 5 years of experience in tobacco control research/evaluation


• Experience and/or coursework in quantitative and qualitative research methods and analyses


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required)


• Strong writing skills and ability to synthesize analysis results into clearly written scientific reports


• Experience writing scientific/technical research reports (e.g., a master’s thesis, formal reports, manuscripts); a writing sample will be required


• Strong time management skills; ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously


• Leading or managing staff on projects, tasks, or teams


• Excellent attention to detail and strong organization skills


• Experience taking initiative, asking questions, clearly discussing options, and documenting decisions


• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for visa employment status

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data visualization


• Experience with client management and/or customer service
  

The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States.

RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.

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The Center for Health Analytics, Media, and Policy (CHAMP) performs economic, policy, and program evaluation research in public health, with an emphasis on research on tobacco, vaping, and cannabis. Our funding sources include a diverse set of contracts and grants with the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products, CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and various state health departments around the country. The overarching goal of the Center is to conduct objective, theory-driven research and evaluations to guide the development and implementation of programs and policies and improve public health.

CHAMP is hiring for a Master's-level Research Analyst to support projects related to comprehensive tobacco control program and policy research and evaluation. Comprehensive tobacco control programs include mass reach health communication campaigns, interventions designed to strengthen health care systems, community-based prevention programs, smoking cessation programs, policy advocacy, and ongoing surveillance and monitoring of tobacco use and related measures. Policy evaluation studies involve evaluation planning, study design, overseeing data collection and acquisition of secondary data, managing data analysis and interpretation, and synthesizing findings into summary deliverables that address key policy evaluation questions. The Research Analyst will be involved in research and evaluation projects designed to support each of these areas. The Research Analyst will collaborate with several project teams and will work independently to efficiently manage multiple and overlapping timelines and deliverables. The position offers significant professional development opportunities at a leading research organization with nationally recognized experience in public health research, including tobacco control and health services research.
Please include a cover letter and writing sample with your application (e.g., a manuscript, report, or other document [or an excerpt] on which you were the lead author or had a significant role).
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading theory-driven evaluation planning and preparation of logic/conceptual models


• Leading qualitative and/or quantitative data collection, including contributing to study design, development of survey instruments or moderator guides, managing data collection logistics, developing analysis plans, and coordinating with analysts, interpreting results, and preparing summary deliverables


• Working independently and as part of a team to make progress on studies and deliverables


• Preparing summaries, tables, figures, report sections, reports, and PowerPoint presentations regarding tobacco-related surveillance results, policy evaluation studies, and related topics according to style and format requirements of individual projects


• Actively participating in and/or leading meetings with internal teams and with clients


• Reviewing published and web-based sources of information to incorporate relevant literature into written summaries, consider methodology options for future studies, and identify opportunities to contribute to the literature


• Presenting research findings to internal audiences, clients, and professional meetings


• Contributing to project logistics including coordinating internal and external project communications, scheduling meetings, developing meeting agendas, notetaking, and following up as necessary, as well as drafting progress reports and monitoring achievement of project milestones
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public health or a related social or behavioral science field plus at least 3 years of experience in tobacco control research/evaluation; or a Bachelor's degree in public health or a related social or behavioral science field plus at least 5 years of experience in tobacco control research/evaluation


• Experience and/or coursework in quantitative and qualitative research methods and analyses


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required)


• Strong writing skills and ability to synthesize analysis results into clearly written scientific reports


• Experience writing scientific/technical research reports (e.g., a master’s thesis, formal reports, manuscripts); a writing sample will be required


• Strong time management skills; ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously


• Leading or managing staff on projects, tasks, or teams


• Excellent attention to detail and strong organization skills


• Experience taking initiative, asking questions, clearly discussing options, and documenting decisions


• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for visa employment status

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data visualization


• Experience with client management and/or customer service
  

The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States.

RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.

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RTI International’s Analytical Chemistry and Pharmaceutical business unit provides analytical support and consultation to pharmaceutical, chemical, and biotechnology companies. Our expert scientists offer a full range of analytical services, from lead discovery chemistry to cGMP release of finished products. Our familiarity and compliance with regulatory requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other agencies enable our clients to have complete confidence in the quality and acceptability of all analytical data.

We are currently seeking an entry-level Chemist/Laboratory Analyst to provide sample preparation and analytical support to our tobacco research and drug characterization studies. This position will require that you work with controlled substances. Adherence to all associated rules and regulations are mandatory.

Your responsibilities will include the preparation of samples from chemical and botanical compounds, including cannabis and tobacco products, to be used for analysis and shipment to researchers.

This will require the operation of smoking machines used to collect smoke condensate and constituents in tobacco mixtures (shisha) and cigarettes, for analysis. After appropriate training, you will perform laboratory skills including solution and standard preparations, dilutions, extractions, pH analysis, titrations, and chromatography (HPLC, GC) used for qualitative and quantitative analyses.

Additionally, you will:

• Work with team members to plan and execute project tasks to meet established timelines


• Maintain Laboratory Notebooks where applicable


• Record data and results as specified in documentation procedures


• Follow safety requirements and maintain good housekeeping of lab areas


• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory instrumentation


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors level degree in chemistry or related discipline, or an Associates level degree in chemistry or related discipline and 3 years of relevant experience.


• Demonstrated understanding of analytical chemistry.


• Experience with basic lab equipment (pipet, balance, glassware).


• Must have good attention to detail, basic problem solving, communication and good documentation skills.


• Ability to work in a regulated (FDA, DEA) environment and be compliant with SOPs, study plans, laboratory safety requirements, and other RTI mandated procedures.


• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion.

Preferred:

• Knowledge or experience of applicable FDA regulations (GLP, GMP)
• Experience with smoking machines
• Mechanical troubleshooting ability

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RTI International’s Analytical Chemistry and Pharmaceutical business unit provides analytical support and consultation to pharmaceutical, chemical, and biotechnology companies. Our expert scientists offer a full range of analytical services, from lead discovery chemistry to cGMP release of finished products. Our familiarity and compliance with regulatory requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other agencies enable our clients to have complete confidence in the quality and acceptability of all analytical data.

We are currently seeking an entry-level Chemist/Laboratory Analyst to provide sample preparation and analytical support to our tobacco research and drug characterization studies. This position will require that you work with controlled substances. Adherence to all associated rules and regulations are mandatory.

Your responsibilities will include the preparation of samples from chemical and botanical compounds, including cannabis and tobacco products, to be used for analysis and shipment to researchers.

This will require the operation of smoking machines used to collect smoke condensate and constituents in tobacco mixtures (shisha) and cigarettes, for analysis. After appropriate training, you will perform laboratory skills including solution and standard preparations, dilutions, extractions, pH analysis, titrations, and chromatography (HPLC, GC) used for qualitative and quantitative analyses.

Additionally, you will:

• Work with team members to plan and execute project tasks to meet established timelines
• Maintain Laboratory Notebooks where applicable
• Record data and results as specified in documentation procedures
• Follow safety requirements and maintain good housekeeping of lab areas
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory instrumentation
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors level degree in chemistry or related discipline, or an Associates level degree in chemistry or related discipline and 3 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of analytical chemistry.
• Experience with basic lab equipment (pipet, balance, glassware).
• Must have good attention to detail, basic problem solving, communication and good documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a regulated (FDA, DEA) environment and be compliant with SOPs, study plans, laboratory safety requirements, and other RTI mandated procedures.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion.

Preferred:

• Knowledge or experience of applicable FDA regulations (GLP, GMP)
  
• Experience with smoking machines
  
• Mechanical troubleshooting ability

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The Center for Health Analytics, Media, and Policy performs economic, policy, and program evaluation research in public health, with an emphasis on research on tobacco, vaping, and cannabis. Our funding sources include a diverse set of contracts and grants with the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products, CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and various state health departments around the country. The overarching goal of the Center is to conduct objective, theory-driven research and evaluations to guide the development and implementation of programs and policies and improve public health. Our Master’s Level Research Analyst position offers significant professional development opportunities at a leading research organization with nationally recognized experience in innovative health surveillance including wearable sensors; public health research, including tobacco control; and health services research.

This position also involves supporting projects related to emerging digital health technologies (smartphones, apps, wearable devices). The analyst will collaborate with several project teams and will work independently to efficiently manage multiple and overlapping timelines and deliverables.

Please include a cover letter and writing sample with your application.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with theory-driven evaluation planning and study implementation, including working on a wide variety of qualitative and quantitative research activities
• Assisting with coordination of qualitative or quantitative data collection, including contributing to survey instruments or moderator guides, notetaking during interviews or focus groups, conducting interviews, and coding of qualitative data
• Assisting in qualitative or quantitative data analysis under the direction of project or task leaders
  
• Conducting wearable device and data collection app alpha testing
  
• Identifying and reporting bugs and usability issues to developers for resolution
  
• Preparation of instructional materials for study cohort onboarding and FAQs
• Direct engagement with study participants to support enrolling and onboarding
  
• Once COVID-19 related travel restrictions have been lifted by RTI, domestic travel and frequent local field trips for data collection will be required.
• Monitoring health and wellness of incoming data via internal systems and dashboards
• Providing technical support to members of distributed, connected cohorts
• Managing data export from internal systems for data analysis and visualization
  
• Reviewing published and web-based literature and other information sources
  
• Preparing summaries, tables, and report sections according to style and format requirements of individual projects
  
• Presenting research findings to internal audiences, clients, and professional meetings
• Assisting in the development of business proposals (e.g., gathering background information, writing proposal sections)
• Overall coordination of internal and external project communications and meetings, including scheduling meetings, development of meeting agendas, detailed-notetaking, and further follow up as necessary, as well as drafting progress reports and monitoring achievement of project milestones

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public health or a related social or behavioral science field (May 2021 graduates will be considered)
• Demonstrated experience in digital health (e.g., smartphones, apps, wearable devices); emerging technologies and novel research methods; public health research and evaluation; and/or sensory-based data collection (e.g., wearables, smartwatches)
• Experience and/or coursework in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods
  
• Comfortable managing uncertainty and identifying the limits of tech used for research
• Good observation and communication skills
• Willingness to self-experiment using new wearables and connected devices
  
• Interested in the prospect of conducting fast-paced, exploratory pilots
  
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (e.g., Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required; Proficiency in Visio or OneNote is a plus)
  
• Strong writing skills and ability to synthesize analysis results into clearly written scientific reports
• Demonstrated oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; a writing sample is required
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organization skills
• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for visa employment status

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience writing scientific/technical research reports (for example a senior or master’s thesis or equivalent)
• Experience using statistical software, e.g. Stata, R, SAS
• Experience with data visualization

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The Center for Health Analytics, Media, and Policy performs economic, policy, and program evaluation research in public health, with an emphasis on research on tobacco, vaping, and cannabis. Our funding sources include a diverse set of contracts and grants with the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products, CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and various state health departments around the country. The overarching goal of the Center is to conduct objective, theory-driven research and evaluations to guide the development and implementation of programs and policies and improve public health. The position offers significant professional development opportunities at a leading research organization with nationally recognized experience in public health research, including tobacco control, health services research, and innovative health surveillance including wearable sensors. This position involves supporting implementation and/or outcome evaluations in areas such as public health policy and media campaigns. The analyst will collaborate with several project teams and will work independently to efficiently manage multiple and overlapping timelines and deliverables.

This position will start out remotely due to the COVID-10 pandemic. When the RTI regional offices reopen, the candidate will need to be able to work in our Research Triangle Park, NC office.

Please include a cover letter and writing sample with your application.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with theory-driven evaluation planning and study implementation, including working on a wide variety of qualitative and quantitative research activities
• Reviewing published and web-based literature and other information sources
  
• Assisting with coordination of qualitative or quantitative data collection, including contributing to survey instruments or moderator guides, notetaking during interviews or focus groups, conducting interviews, and coding of qualitative data
• Assisting in qualitative or quantitative data analysis under the direction of project or task leaders
  
• Preparing summaries, tables, and report sections according to style and format requirements of individual projects
  
• Presenting research findings to internal audiences, clients, and professional meetings
• Assisting in the development of business proposals (e.g., gathering background information, writing proposal sections)
• Overall coordination of internal and external project communications and meetings, including scheduling meetings, development of meeting agendas, detailed-notetaking, and further follow up as necessary, as well as drafting progress reports and monitoring achievement of project milestones

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public health or a related social or behavioral science field (May 2021 graduates will be considered)
• Demonstrated interest/background in public health research and evaluation
  
• Experience and/or coursework in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods
  
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (e.g., Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required; Proficiency in Visio or OneNote is a plus)
  
• Strong writing skills and ability to synthesize analysis results into clearly written scientific reports
• Demonstrated oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; a writing sample is required
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organization skills
• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for visa employment status

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience writing scientific/technical research reports (for example a senior or master’s thesis or equivalent)
• Experience using statistical software, e.g. Stata, R, SAS
• Experience with data visualization

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Internship Description
HR Directions seeks a prospect for its client RTI International for the Tobacco & Cannabis Co-Abuse Survey Internship within the Center for Drug Discovery in the Discovery Sciences unit.
The Center for Drug Discovery is comprised of an interdisciplinary collaborative research team, focused on translational analysis of vaping. Research focuses on all aspects of vaping tobacco and cannabis from molecular and pre-clinical work to human epidemiology and surveys.
The Tobacco & Cannabis Co-Abuse Survey Internship will focus on supporting data analysis, interpretation, and manuscript preparation for data previously collected in tobacco and cannabis co-abuse surveys. Due to labs currently working with minimal personnel as a result of COVID-19, the internship will concentrate on online work.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Drafting literature reviews and manuscripts
• Assisting with data cleansing, analysis, and metrics tracking
• Preparing tables and graphs that highlight important findings of studies

RTI's Internship Program emphasizes experiential and mentored learning experiences, providing students and recent degree recipients an opportunity to apply their academic knowledge and skills in a meaningful and practical way. We are committed to developing the future workforce by encouraging interns to explore various career paths in a nonprofit research institute setting that values diversity and inclusion. Through this program, interns will be exposed to RTI's open and educational culture; support RTI's mission to improve the human condition; and build upon their career goals.
Additional Information
This virtual paid internship will take place from early June 2020 through late August 2020. The internship requires a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week. Hours are flexible during business hours, Monday through Friday.
Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled (for the duration of the internship) Duke PhD student that has studied or is studying psychology or other social science, or pharmacology or other related field
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience in scientific writing
  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of qualitative research methodologies
• Ability to think about problems analytically

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Internship Description
HR Directions seeks a prospect for its client RTI International for the Substance Use Trends During COVID19 Pandemic Internship within the Substance Use, Prevention, Evaluation and Research (SUPER) Program in the Social, Statistical, and Environmental Sciences unit.
The SUPER program conducts applied research and evaluations to prevent and reduce substance use, related risk behaviors, and their consequences. This work uses innovative methodologies and the socioecological model, recognizing the importance of risk and protective factors at the individual, family, community, and societal levels. Our goal is to generate insights that help stakeholders—such as parents, teachers, practitioners, and policymakers—improve the health and well-being of their communities.
The Substance Use Trends During COVID19 Pandemic Internship will expose the selected intern to a pilot study that aims to assess substance use trends among young adults during the COVID-19 crisis. We are using established social media listening techniques to determine shifts in mention of the use of alcohol and other drugs (i.e., cannabis, prescription drugs) among young adults before, during, and after the national emergency declaration (March 13, 2020).
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with the development of queries for the social media listening tool
• Conducting literature reviews, and contributing to publications
• Contributing to publications

RTI's Internship Program emphasizes experiential and mentored learning experiences, providing students and recent degree recipients an opportunity to apply their academic knowledge and skills in a meaningful and practical way. We are committed to developing the future workforce by encouraging interns to explore various career paths in a nonprofit research institute setting that values diversity and inclusion. Through this program, interns will be exposed to RTI's open and educational culture; support RTI's mission to improve the human condition; and build upon their career goals.
Additional Information
This virtual, paid internship will take place from early June 2020 through late August 2020. The internship requires a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week. Hours are flexible during business hours, Monday through Friday.
Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled (for the duration of the internship) Duke PhD student
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of substance use and risk/protective factors associated with substance use
• Demonstrated experience with literature reviews
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of Boolean expressions

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The Center for Health Policy Science & Tobacco Research has an opening for a Master's Level Health Analyst position in our Research Triangle Park, NC office.
The Center performs economic, policy, and program evaluation research in the area of public health, with an emphasis on research on tobacco, vaping, and cannabis. Our funding sources include a diverse set of contracts and grants with the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products, CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health, and various state health departments around the country. The overarching goal of the Center is to conduct objective, theory-driven research and evaluations to guide the development and implementation of programs and policies and improve public health. The position offers significant professional development opportunities at a leading research organization with nationally recognized experience in tobacco control research. This position involves supporting implementation and/or outcome evaluations in areas such as public health policy, media campaigns, health systems change, and community interventions. The analyst will collaborate with several project teams and will work independently to efficiently manage multiple and overlapping timelines and deliverables.
Please include a cover letter and writing sample with your application.
Responsibilities:

• Assisting with theory-driven evaluation planning and study implementation, including working on a wide variety of qualitative and quantitative research activities
• Reviewing published and web-based literature and other information sources
  
• Assisting with coordination of qualitative or quantitative data collection, including contributing to survey instruments or moderator guides, notetaking during interviews or focus groups, conducting interviews, and coding of qualitative data
• Assisting in qualitative or quantitative data analysis under the direction of project or task leaders
  
• Preparing summaries, tables, and report sections according to style and format requirements of individual projects
  
• Presenting research findings to internal audiences, clients, and professional meetings
• Assisting in the development of business proposals (e.g., gathering background information, writing proposal sections)
• Overall coordination of internal and external project communications and meetings, including scheduling meetings, development of meeting agendas, detailed-notetaking, and further follow up as necessary, as well as drafting progress reports and monitoring achievement of project milestones

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public health or a related social science field and an interest in public health research and evaluation. (May 2020 graduates will be considered)
• Demonstrated interest/background in health and/or public health research
• Experience and/or coursework in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods
  
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (e.g., Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required; Proficiency in Visio or OneNote is a plus)
  
• Strong writing skills and ability to synthesize analysis results into clearly written scientific reports
• Demonstrated oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; a writing sample is required
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organization skills
• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for visa employment status

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience writing scientific/technical research reports (for example a senior or master’s thesis or equivalent)

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Internship Description
HR Directions seeks a candidate for its client, RTI International, for a Molecular Pharmacology of Cannabinoids Internship within the our Analytic Chemistry and Pharamceutics group within our Discovery Science research unit.
The Analytic Chemistry and Pharmaceutics group studies the molecular pharmacology of cannabis/(endo)cannabinoids and the receptors that mediate their effects. We employ a number of techniques including cell culture/expression of recombinant DNA, radioligand binding, FLIPR assays, and immunostaining to investigate how drugs interact with cannabinoid receptors and affect their signaling. group.
Current Project goals include:

• characterization of binding kinetics (Kon, Koff) for orthosteric and allosteric drugs to cannabinoid receptors;
• determination of efficacy at cannabinoid receptors by varying receptor density (pharmacological/siRNA knockdown) and applying operational models of receptor function;
• quantification of allosteric parameters at cannabinoid receptors in structure-activity relationship studies to optimize compounds for their ability to enhance potency or efficacy of endogenous cannabinoids;
• Characterization of minor/uncharacterized cannabis constituents e.g. cannabinoids/terpenes for pharmacology at a range of receptors and ion channels

RTI's Internship Program emphasizes experiential and mentored learning experiences, providing students and recent degree recipients an opportunity to apply their academic knowledge and skills in a meaningful and practical way. We are committed to developing the future workforce by encouraging interns to explore various career paths in a nonprofit research institute setting that values diversity and inclusion. Through this program, interns will become accustomed to RTI's open and educational culture, support RTI's mission to improve the human condition, and build upon career goals and grow.
The Internship in Molecular Pharmacology of Cannabinoids will be responsible for assisting with daily laboratory duties and maintaining cell lines the safe handling of radioactive material, pipetting, designing/executing pharmacological experiments with intact cells and cell membranes, maintaining a detailed laboratory notebook,working closely with mentor learn techniques, data analysis and scientific writing/presentation.

Additional Information
This paid U.S.-based internship, located in RTP will take place from May 2020 through August 2020. The internship requires a minimum commitment of 40,40 hours per week. Hours are flexible during business hours (8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday).
Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate in pharmacology, chemistry, biology, neuroscience or related program
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable with safe handling of radioactive material (low energy beta emitters)
  
• Strong desire to develop pharmacological skills and knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

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