[Jobs] research at columbia u - Suubi-Adherence Study

[Leora Lawton]

*Position Title:  Research Staff Associate *



Under the supervision of Dr. Fred Ssewamala (the PI), the Staff Associate
will work as a member of a research project team for two studies, Bridges
to the Future study and the Suubi-Adherence study, which are both a part of
the International Center for Child Health and Asset Development (ICHAD).
The Bridges to the Future study is one of the first studies to evaluate the
efficacy and cost-effectiveness of an innovative family-based
economic empowerment intervention for AIDS-orphaned children in Uganda. The
Suubi-Adherence study examines the impact and cost associated with an
innovative economic empowerment intervention for the treatment of
HIV-infected adolescents in Uganda. Both studies have an HIV intervention
focus. The Staff Associate’s primary responsibilities include assistance
with the development of study protocols, working with the PI to train and
supervise project research assistants and student officers, database
development and maintenance, research data entry, cleaning  and analysis;
assistance with development and implementation of final project products,
and proposal development for new funding.



-Participate in both Suubi Adherence and Bridges studies under the
direction of the supervisor (the PI), including travel to primarily Uganda
(and other possible sub-Saharan African countries) for research related
work; assist with IRB protocol creation, submission and follow up; assist
with developing data collection instruments; conduct literature reviews on
relevant topics; manage and monitor systems that track study participants;
create qualitative and quantitative databases; track and take action on new
funding program announcements from the Federal government and from private
institutions; and work with the PI to prepare proposals for funding; other
duties as assigned by PI. 55%



-Perform research-related tasks including data entry, cleaning and database
maintenance. Assist in the preparation of reports and preparation of and
creation of content for manuscripts for publication, and prepare conference
materials. 20%



-Assist with outreach and dissemination activities of study outcomes and
results both in publications and at conferences under the supervision of
the PI. Plan and attend meetings with study partners that are located both
within the country and outside the United States. 15%



-Supervise and assist in the training of research assistants and MSW
students involved in the project. 10%



The position requires a high degree of independent judgment, individual
initiative and discretion. The incumbent is expected to work independently
but with ongoing supervision from the PI, and in collaboration with
research partners.



Minimum Requirements:

-Master’s in Social Work, Public Health, Psychology or relevant social
science field.

-The candidate must be familiar with rights management of copyrighted
materials, and how to obtain rights and permissions as needed.

-Research experience, especially with an understanding of human subjects
research and ethical issues.

-Willingness and ability to work with public health clinics and schools in
rural areas of Uganda and other sub-Saharan African countries.

-Experience participating in the development of a research program, its
implementation and evaluation.

-Ability to use quantitative statistical data analysis programs (such as
SPSS and Stata) to enter and analyze data; ability to use qualitative data
analysis programs (such as Atlas. Ti.)

-Strong organizational skills; strong academic writing and verbal
communication skills; and a working knowledge of proposal writing.

-Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications.


Preferred Qualifications:



-Prior work with international focused research and knowledge of field
research in sub-Saharan Africa is desirable.

-Knowledge of the local culture of Uganda and its neighboring African
countries.

-Ability to communicate with study participants using the local language
(i.e., Luganda) will be an added advantage.



 All applicants must apply through Columbia University’s Recruitment of
Academic Personnel System under requisition number 0005597

Quick link:
https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=60727



*Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Candidates from underrepresented groups whose qualifications meet the
requirements noted above are strongly encouraged to apply.*




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Leora Lawton PhD
Executive Director
Berkeley Population Center
350K Barrows Hall
(of) 510-643-1270
(m) 510-928-7572
www.popcenter.berkeley.edu
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