Research Associate – Specified Term

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in health services research, epidemiology, health economics, biostatistics, health informatics, or a similar type of field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Experience Required

• Minimum 2 years of experience conducting research in health services, health outcomes or a related field, specifically in developing and executing protocols on observational data.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with statistical analysis and data visualization tools.
• Strong programing skills using tools such as R, SQL, python, SAS, or other similar languages.
• Experience working with medical and billing coding systems such as ICD, RxCUI, LOINC, NDC, HCPCS, CPT, etc.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment.
• Effective communication (written and verbal) skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s degree in health services research, epidemiology, health economics, biostatistics, health informatics, or a similar type of field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience programming and conducting computational and statistical analyses on large administrative claims data, electronic health records-based databases in PCORnet Common Data Model (CDM), tumor registry data, and/or clinic notes.
• Experience working within cloud-based and high-performance computing environments such as AWS, Snowflake, etc. and with project management software such as Gitlab.
• Experience with machine learning methodologies such as applied predictive modeling and NLP techniques, including text data preprocessing and sentiment analysis.
• Experience conducting cancer research and training in and/or knowledge of cytotoxic chemotherapy treatments and their associated toxicities.
• Previous scientific publications or demonstrated experience in scientific writing.

Application and Position Details

• In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum 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. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For additional questions, please contact Libby Kleppe at libby-kleppe@uiowa.edu.

Benefits Highlights

• Regular salaried position. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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• Classification Title: Research Associate
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

• Pay Level: 4A
• Starting Salary Minimum: 44,000
• Starting Salary Maximum: 46,000

• Organization: College of Pharmacy
• Contact Name: Libby Kleppe
• Contact Email: libby-kleppe@uiowa.edu