Description The Institute for Community and Rural Health at West Virginia University Research Corporation is currently accepting applications for a (Remote) Research Associate About the Opportunity The Research Associate will make significant contributions in developing the evidence base and associated tools to strengthen land, capital, and market access in West Virginia. The Research Associate will lead the implementation of research and evaluation projects by developing and implementing research methods, conducting literature reviews, developing and delivering measurement tools, collecting, analyzing and interpreting data, and supporting the development of project deliverables for the USDA Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access cooperative agreement, titled Working Lands of Central Appalachia, a multi-state project. At WVU Research Corporation, we strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU Research Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package with a variety of options to suit your needs: 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar) Paid Time off (PTO) 403(b) retirement savings with a fully vested 3% employee contribution match, (Employees have the option of contributing an additional 1-3% of their earnings to the plan, which is also matched by the WVURC) A range of health insurance and other benefits Dependent Education Scholarship WVU Perks What You'll Do Lead the implementation of research and evaluation projects. Develop literature review plans for staff and conduct literature reviews Design and implement research projects as specified in the project plan. Prepare quantitative measurement tools for distribution by formatting paper forms or building electronic surveys. Selects, applies appropriate quantitative, statistical and or qualitative methods for analysis and interpretation of data. Develop valid and reliable measurement tools including assessments, surveys and interview guides. Collects data in accordance with ethical and technical principles. Collect qualitative and quantitative data by conducting interviews/observations and administering surveys/assessments. Develop codebooks to ensure accurate data entry and storage, including developing and maintaining data management plans and data use agreements. Transcribe qualitative data gathered from interviews and prepare transcribed data for coding. Enter the quantitative data into spreadsheets by ensuring the appropriate data structure and security. Prepare data for analysis by cleaning, coding, and merging data. Conduct qualitative (coding, theming) and quantitative data analysis (descriptives, ANOVA, regression, multivariate). Review and writes manuscripts for submission to professional and/or scientific journals or reports to the sponsoring agency. Collaborates with researchers, scholars and other stakeholders as relevant to the project. Identifies new or prospective sponsors and funding opportunities and drafts proposals for new/renewed research funding. Monitors daily operation of research programs/projects, including the reporting requirements, budgets and time tables specified in the project. Leads discrete components of a larger project under the general direction of a principal researcher. Lead the development of deliverables, presentations, and manuscripts by participating in storyboarding sessions, writing reports, presenting deliverables and leading... For full info follow application link.

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