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Department of Epidemiology
College of Public Health
Associate Research Scientist
Classification Title:
Research Scientist
Working Title: Associate Research Scientist
Job Code:
PRJ2
Pay Grade:
Salary Pay Plan 6A
Percent of time:
Full-time
Department:
College of Public Health
Staff Type:
Professional & Scientific
Supervisor:
Principal Investigator & Director of the
Iowa Cancer Registry
Position Summary
Perform cancer surveillance and epidemiologic research,
maintain registry-based data tools, develop and monitor
registry-related policies and procedures, contribute to
funding applications, analyze data and disseminate research
findings, conduct assessments of patterns and trends of cancer
in Iowa, mentor students in practicums and research projects,
oversee the data request process and fulfill data requests,
and collaborate with researchers outside of the Registry on
research endeavors.
Key Areas of
Responsibility
Data/Research Analysis and Evaluation
Develop new data analysis techniques or methodology.
Perform advanced data analysis techniques.
Work independently on complex research tasks.
Critically
review literature to further the research and develop new
hypotheses with other investigators.
Responsible for maintaining and implementing the policies and
procedures related to Iowa Cancer Registry data requests and
data release.
Assist with the education of faculty and staff on Registry
data and analytic approaches.
Seek opportunities to enhance ones own professional
knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to ones
current position and/or to prepare for potential future roles
and overall career development.
Attend training meetings and classes and review reading
material to augment study design and analysis skills.
Dissemination of Research Results
Prepare and submit first-author manuscripts for publication.
Represent the research group at professional meetings.
Develop a recognized national reputation in the scientific
community.
Develop a sustained record of scholarly publications and
peer-reviewed principal-author scientific publications.
Participate
in public outreach activities.
Create and disseminate reports of Iowa cancer trends.
Research Proposals/Grants
Develop an established record of participation and leadership
in successfully funded research grants or contract proposals.
Certify compliance with all University, state, and federal
regulations when required.
Assume responsibility for all aspects of a research project or
contract, including budget, expenditures, and agency
reporting.
Participate in determining research priorities and planning
programs of research.
Write research proposals to obtain funding as PI or co-PI.
Serve as a PI and co-PI on grants or contract proposals.
Service
Seek leadership opportunities in professional organizations
related to cancer surveillance and/or cancer control and
epidemiology (e.g., NAACCR, ICC).
Review papers and proposals.
Develop a reputation and recognition within the scientific
community.
Demonstrate stature in discipline with substantial
publications and professional contributions.
Human Resources/Supervision
Mentor graduate or professional students.
May provide functional and/or administrative supervision for
staff.
Assist staff with definition and solution of problems.
May perform the following supervisory functions including
interviewing, selection, training, coaching and counseling to
ensure outcomes are achieved, performance evaluation, salary
determination, promotion, and disciplinary action.
Universal Competencies of the Position
Collaboration/Positive Impact (Working)
Ability to work with a variety of individuals
and groups in a constructive and civil manner and utilize
existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired
outcomes of current and future organizational goals/needs.
Shares appropriate information/feedback
openly, professionally and respectfully.
Models open, respectful, accepting, and
supportive behaviors with team members.
Maintains productive work relationships while
considering multiple perspectives and using effective conflict
resolution practices.
Aligns expectations for self and team to
achieve work objectives and overcome obstacles.
Service Excellence/Customer Focus (Working)
Ability to meet or exceed customer service
needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a
direct or indirect manner. Ability to effectively transmit and
interpret information through appropriate communication with
internal and external customers.
Enhances service by seeking ways to add value
to customer interactions/services.
Demonstrates sincere concern and takes
responsibility for customer complaints, even if the cause of
the problem lies elsewhere.
Listens to feedback without defensiveness and
uses it to enhance communication effectiveness.
Communicates in alternative ways to
accommodate different listeners.
Welcoming and Respective Environment (Working)
Ability to foster a welcoming and respectful workplace
environment while recognizing personal differences. Ability to
work with a variety of individuals and groups in a
constructive and respectful manner while appreciating the
importance of a workforce that benefits from the talents of
all people across multiple characteristics, including: race,
creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy
(including childbirth and related conditions), disability,
genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the
U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
associational preferences.
Maintains productive work relationships while
considering multiple perspectives.
Resolves cross-cultural conflicts
effectively.
Understands and describes the units
commitment to creating a workplace environment where people of
all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and
appreciated, and the reasons for its importance.
Contributes to a welcoming and respectful
workplace environment as described above.
Engages in on-going self-reflection and
continues to advance ones own knowledge and skills related to
fostering a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.
Recognizes and addresses disrespectful or
non-welcoming behavior in ones unit/department.
Technical
Competencies
Quantitative Research (Expert/Leader)
Knowledge of and the ability to use numerical methods to
compile information about a given situation or condition.
Demonstrates broad experience in use of quantitative tools and
techniques in diverse scenarios.
Demonstrates experience in analyzing cancer surveillance data,
as well as other cancer-relevant publicly available datasets
and survey data. Helps decision-makers and other
non-scientists to interpret quantitative findings.
Establishes rigorous standards for the application and
interpretation of quantitative research data.
Analyzes and resolves discrepancies arising from application
of multiple quantitative tools to the same situation.
Trains others how to make optimal use of available technology
to support quantitative research.
Stays abreast of emerging quantitative research tools and
techniques.
Qualitative Research (Working)
Knowledge of and ability to gain insights concerning
attitudes, beliefs, motivations, and behaviors as part of a
research study.
Demonstrates broad experience in use of qualitative tools and
techniques in diverse scenarios.
Evaluates qualitative tools and techniques for the purpose of
different types of research.
Shows mastery of extrapolation techniques that accurately
predict outcomes based on observations.
Documents and publishes standards and procedures used in
conducting qualitative research.
Teaches others to formulate provisional hypotheses and design
studies to prove or disprove them.
Evaluates relevance of qualitative research tools, techniques,
and studies to the research study.
Research Analysis (Expert/Leader)
Knowledge of and the ability to locate, interpret, and
evaluate research findings compiled and documented by others
and use this material to support empirical research.
Mentors others in research analysis for a range of
registry-related research projects.
Plays leadership role in producing research results within the
organization.
Maintains and enhances current research analysis regulations
and procedures.
Promotes an organization's research analysis performance and
validity.
Develops and shapes new research analysis methodologies and
technologies.
Predicts future trends and directions of research analysis.
Research Documentation (Extensive)
Knowledge of and ability to utilize tools and techniques for
producing well-written, meaningful, and usable documentation
of research findings.
Designs, writes, and publishes numerous research documents on
diverse topics.
Determines which types of graphs and charts to use to best
communicate research findings.
Edits and revises research documents written by others.
Guides others on the proper method for citing, footnoting, and
documenting other researchers' work.
Evaluates procedural differences between hardcopy publishing
versus web publishing documentation.
Facilitates implementation of websites designed to contain
published research.
Research Ethics/Compliance (Extensive)
Knowledge of practices, behaviors, applicable laws, rules, and
regulations governing proper research conduct; ability to
demonstrate ethical and compliant behavior in diverse
situations.
Deals with a variety of potential ethical/compliance conflicts
in various research situations.
Submits and maintains Institutional Review Board (IRB)
protocols.
Participates in investigating, documenting, and addressing
allegedly unethical, non-compliant behavior.
Monitors and controls specific ethical/compliance issues such
as proper consent, accurate recruitment materials, etc.
Responds to specific ethical/compliance issues such as
improper consent, etc.
Uses local, state, and federal legislation and guidelines for
managing research conduct.
Participates in developing policies and procedures for
research based upon laws, organizational policies, and funding
guidelines.
Proficiency levels are defined as:
Extensive - Performs without assistance; recognized as
a resource to others; able to translate complex nuances to
others; able to improve processes; focus on broad issues.
Expert/Leader - Seen as an expert and/or leader;
guides, troubleshoots; has strategic focus; applies knowledge
and skill across or in leading multiple projects/orgs;
demonstrates knowledge of trends in field; leads in developing
new processes.
Working Successfully completes diverse tasks of the
job; applies and enhance knowledge and skill in both usual and
unusual issues; needs minimal guidance in addressing unusual
situations.
Qualifications
Education Requirement
A person in this classification has the academic knowledge of
a discipline generally associated with a Doctoral degree in
Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics or an equivalent
professional degree, i.e., M.D., D.D.S., or D.V.M.
Experience Required
Typically, 3 years of experience or knowledge performing the
following:
Cancer surveillance or epidemiologic research
Data management and analysis
experience with SAS, R, or STATA
Ability to write and prepare reports
Demonstrated publication record with at least 2
first-authored publications within the past 3 years
Experience completing human
subjects (IRB) new project and continuing review/modification
Demonstrated experience with development and presentation of
posters/presentations of research findings.
Professional experience working effectively with individuals
from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
Desirable Qualifications
Data visualization expertise, preferably with Tableau
Evidence of effective public relations activities
Experience using SEER*Stat
Application Details:
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the submission. Job openings are posted for a
minimum of 14 calendar
days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after
the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any
conviction history and will be subject to a criminal
background check and credential/education verification. Up
to five professional references will be requested at a later
step in the recruitment process.
This position is eligible for
hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work
arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your
employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed
annually, and must comply with the remote
work program and related policies and employee
travel policy when working at a remote location. |
