Research Associate - Health Care Research- Bethesda
Company: NORC at the University of Chicago
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Research Associate - Health Care Research- Bethesda
Apply now Job no: 499819 Work type: Regular Full-Time Location:
Bethesda, MD Capability Area: Health Care
JOB DESCRIPTION:
NORC at the University of Chicago is seeking a Research Associate
to join the Health Care Programs Research Department. The Health
Care Research team conducts work on a variety of health policy
topics including patient safety, health information technology,
access to health care and the uninsured, health care expenditures,
the Medicare program, and public health and emergency
preparedness.
Preferably applicants will be based in our Bethesda, MD office with
a hybrid office/work from home schedule.
As a condition of employment, all NORC employees and contractors
including those working remotely - must be fully vaccinated (as
defined by current CDC guidance) against COVID-19.
DEPARTMENT: Health Care
NORC's expertise and ongoing work in health care delivery and
financing including access to insurance, payment and
delivery-system reform, benefit design, and quality measurement
advance stakeholders' understanding of policies and programs,
facilitate implementation, and contribute to important improvements
in cost and quality.
NORC's expert staff has extensive knowledge of all aspects of
health care delivery, from private marketplaces and
employer-sponsored insurance to Medicare and Medicaid; from large
health care systems to small clinics; and from the needs of
children to those of older adults, people with disabilities, and
ethnic and racial minorities. Our expert team includes social
scientists that acquire, collect, and analyze data from health care
organizations and patients; evaluators; health services
researchers; health-policy analysts; and professionals with
first-hand experience running and supporting health care
programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provide general research support related to health policy
research
* Conduct literature reviews, 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 agency goals and objectives.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
* Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university in Social
Science, Public Health, Health Policy or related field.
* Basic knowledge of the principles, processes, and methods of
survey research through reading literature and experience in the
field; basic understanding of routine sampling procedures and of
quantitative analysis.
* Problem solving skills.
* Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
* Strong writing skills
* Detail-oriented
* Strong communication skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Adaptable
* Strong proficiency with MS Office software.
* Strong qualitative research skills
* 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.
WHAT WE DO:
NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan
research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous
analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy
decisions. Since 1941, our teams have conducted groundbreaking
studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and
advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration.
Today, government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the
world partner with us to transform increasingly complex information
into useful knowledge.
WHO WE ARE:
For over 75 years, NORC has evolved in many ways, moving the needle
with research methods, technical applications and groundbreaking
research findings. But our tradition of excellence, passion for
innovation, and commitment to collegiality have remained constant
components of who we are as a brand, and who each of us is as a
member of the NORC team. With world-class benefits, a business
casual environment, and an emphasis on continuous learning, NORC is
a place where people join for the stellar research and analysis
work for which we're known, and stay for the relationships they
form with their colleagues who take pride in the impact their work
is making on a global scale.
EEO STATEMENT:
NORC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that
values and actively seeks diversity in the workforce. NORC
evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, and other legally- protected
characteristics. #LI-AH1 # #LI-AH1 LI-AH1
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