Research Scientist/Engineer 3

Job Description

The Department of Global Health has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Scientist/Engineer 3 to join their team.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to Principal Investigator Dr. Kristen Danforth, the Research Scientist/Engineer 3 will support a suite of projects studying the implementation and scale up of services for the prevention and treatment of rheumatic heart disease (RHD). The program (“ADUNU”)—a partnership of the Uganda Heart Institute, the RHD Research Collaborative of Uganda, and the Ugandan Ministry of Health—is the first large-scale, replicable model for RHD early detection and longitudinal care. ADUNU trains nurses to perform echocardiographic screening in clinics, schools, and communities, builds confirmatory diagnostic capacity, and uses a national cloud-based registry (the ACT platform) to track patients and support delivery of secondary prophylaxis. The program is now scaling up and expanding to additional districts in Uganda and RHD endemic countries.  

Key Responsibilities

Data collection design (40%)

• Develop survey questions assessing implementation contexts, processes, and outcomes through application of existing and emerging scientific knowledge and best practices

• Work with local teams in partner countries to facilitate data collection

• Developing and finalizing data collection tools, ensuring data collection activities align with SOPs, adhering to study timelines, and troubleshooting data collection challenges with support of full study teams

• Design qualitative interview guides and/or focus group discussion guides informed by implementation research frameworks

• Lead the methodological design and research strategy for the Implementation Science and Economic work groups.

Data analysis (40%)

• Ownership of processing and analyzing qualitative data for the University of Washington team

• Independently conduct analyses of qualitative data and support quantitative data analysis

• Lead authorship on research findings for publication and drive dissemination efforts

• Collaborate with project team members in interpreting data and preparing technical and programmatic reports, graphic displays of data, and manuscripts for publication, contributing scientific knowledge and training in research methodology

• Maintain complete, accurate, legible records. Thoroughly document any modifications.  

Manage Research Activities (10%)

• Write and maintain IRB protocols, deadlines and approvals.  This includes the UW IRB as well as any required partner IRB review

• Respond to program implementation requests from local partner teams

• Contribute to the writing of study status reports to funders as requested 

Other (10%)

• Attend regular meetings across workgroups

• Communicating with collaborators

• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Epidemiology or a related field and four years of relevant experience in qualitative data collection and analysis and formal training in quantitative data collection and analysis

• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration

Preferred Qualifications

• Training or experience in implementation science OR health economics research

• Familiarity with UW systems such as Zipline (IRB) and REDCap

• Strong communication skills (oral, writing, presentations)

• Skilled in using Microsoft office and Canva

• Master’s degree in public health plus 2 years of experience or Doctoral Degree in Public Policy, Epidemiology or related field

• Experience in qualitative data collection and analysis

• Formal training in quantitative data collection and analysis 

Working Conditions

• Travel to low-resource settings (e.g. Uganda) required 1-2x per year; travel within US required (1-2x per year)

• Periodically available for phone calls/meetings in the early morning to accommodate time differences with collaborators across Europe, Africa and Australia

• Deadline-driven environment, occasionally requiring extended hours 

About the Team

The Department of Global Health was established in 2007, bridging the schools of Medicine and Public Health, with a mandate to harness the expertise and interdisciplinary power of all UW schools and colleges. Our mission is to improve health for all through research, education, training, and service; to understand and address the causes of disease and health inequities at multiple levels; and to collaborate with partners to develop and sustain locally-led, quality health systems, programs and policies. Driven by tremendous interest among both students and faculty, the Department has grown explosively to more than 400 graduate students and hundreds more undergraduates. We have more than 380 faculty and 1,000 staff working on projects across 130 countries with our deepest ties in United States, Kenya, Uganda, Peru, Mozambique, India, South Africa, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Nicaragua.

This position will sit within the Global Cardiovascular Health Program (GCHP) and the Implementation Science Programs. The goal of these Programs is to study how to efficiently and effectively deliver, scale, and sustain evidence-based cardiovascular disease prevention and care interventions to those who need them globally and in the United States.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$87,000.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$102,000.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

UAW Research

About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected]. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.