Research Assistant, HealthJob LocationUS-Remote | US-DC | US-VA-Arlington | US-NC-Chapel Hill | US-IL-Chicago | US-MD-Columbia | US-MD-Rockville | US-CA-Sacramento | US-WA-Seattle | US-MAJob ID12939Job LocationUnited StatesCategoryResearchOverviewJoin AIR as a Research Assistant with our Health team. Our Health team works collaboratively to unravel the intertwined challenges of health care quality, costs, and access. Our team of experts - nurses, physicians, psychologists, economists, sociologists, data scientists, and public health experts - advance evidence and save lives by leading rigorous research and evaluation; results-driven technical assistance and training; and leading-edge data science and technology tools.Use your experience, knowledge, and education to help us deliver on our mission: to contribute to a better, more equitable world.Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.About AIR:Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.AIR's commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone's unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff by clicking here.ResponsibilitiesThe responsibilities for the position include:Conduct document reviews and literature reviews to support projects and proposalsAssist staff in the review, identification and development of scholarly information describing research findingsConduct various project management activitiesAssist in business development activities including the preparation of proposals and grantsParticipate in the collection, analysis, and review of research and evaluation dataDevelop spreadsheets, tables, and databases to support project activitiesAnalyze quantitative and qualitative research data and contribute to the reporting and interpretation of findingsQualificationsEducation, Knowledge, and Experience:Bachelor's degree in economics, health policy, public health, public policy, or other social science related fieldExperience with and/or knowledge of data collection and analysis methodologies and techniques, such as survey design, analysis of program administrative data, and conduct of structured interviews, observations, and focus groupsExperience with or inclination to learn and use statistical software programs such as SAS, Stata, or Python to analyze data is a preferred, but not requiredSkills:Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when writingExcellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environmentProficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite or the equivalent (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software)Comfortable working independently and as a member of a team with individuals from diverse backgrounds and at all levels