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Research Scientist – Health Affairs Institute
WVU OnlineResearch Scientist managing interdisciplinary projects at the Health Affairs Institute of West Virginia University. Overseeing research teams and ensuring methodological rigor in evaluations and studies.
Posted 7/10/2026full-timeMorgantown • Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading scientific projects, developing study protocols, and ensuring compliance with research standards. Proven ability to mentor teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and contribute to strategic business development in health-related fields.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Ph.D. In Health-Related FieldMedicaid/Medicare Services ExperienceHealth Services ResearchLarge Scale Research ConductingResearch Team Leadership
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Hard Skills
Study Protocol DevelopmentIRB SubmissionAnalytic Plan DevelopmentEvaluation FrameworksResearch AnalysisMethodological InnovationReport CompositionPublication Development
Soft Skills
CollaborationMentoringCommunicationStrategic Planning
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Driver’s License
Industry Keywords
Public HealthMental HealthSubstance UseHealth PolicyRural Health
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as the scientific lead for designated projects
- Collaborates with project directors and project managers to create and implement workplans
- Lead development of study protocols, IRB submissions, analytic plans, and evaluation frameworks
- Ensure scientific rigor, validity, and quality of all deliverables
- Oversee research teams in analysis, synthesis, and dissemination of results
- Identify and address complex methodological or implementation challenges
- Coordinate work across a portfolio of projects
- Lead proposal development and contribute to the organization’s strategic business development goals
- Build and maintain relationships with funders, state agencies, and nonprofit partners
- Participate in internal strategic planning, methodological innovation, and staff development initiatives
- Supervise, mentor and guide the professional development of assigned science team personnel
- Lead hiring or selection processes for project staff as needed
- Ensure compliance with university-level policies for the responsible conduct of research
- Lead composition of reports as required
- Communicate results of analytic projects and program evaluations with external stakeholders
- Lead the development of publications for peer-reviewed manuscripts
Requirements
What you’ll need- Earned Ph.D. in health-related field
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in Medicaid/Medicare services, health services research, public health, mental health, substance use, health policy, rural health
- Experience conducting large scale research/evaluations within the healthcare industry, academic or governmental sectors.
- Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel on an intermittent basis if/when required.
Benefits
Comp & perks- 37.5-hour work week
- 13 paid holidays
- 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
- 18 sick days per year
- WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
- 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
- Wellness programs