Research Specialist – Health Affairs

WVU Online

Research Specialist at the Health Affairs Institute supporting health-related research and evaluation activities. Involves data collection, literature reviews, and stakeholder communication.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeMorgantown • Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in health-related research and evaluation, including data collection, analysis, and compliance with research policies. Proficient in preparing reports and presentations to communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.

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Health-Related ResearchData Collection Tools DesignIRB Application PreparationData AnalysisReport Preparation

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Hard Skills

Data CollectionSurvey ConductingFocus Group FacilitationLiterature ReviewData InterpretationStatistical AnalysisResearch MethodologiesPresentation DevelopmentCompliance AdherenceProject Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

SharePointMonday.comMicrosoft TeamsVideo Conferencing ToolsData Analysis Software

Industry Keywords

Health ScienceResearch EthicsProgram EvaluationStakeholder EngagementConference Presentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Completes research and evaluation activities according to prescribed project workplans.
Designs, implements, and maintains data collection tools and summarizes data collection processes, procedures, and activities.
Performs data collection activities such as conducting surveys, interviews, focus groups using telephone, video conferencing, paper/pencil, in-person, online, or other modalities.
Reviews literature for related research developments and techniques and compiles findings.
Helps prepare IRB applications and materials.
Compiles, and assists with interpretation of data.
May perform analyses of secondary and/or primary data depending on the needs of the project.
Prepares written materials, charts, graphs, reports, and presentations on research results, methods, and findings.
Communicates results of analytic projects and program evaluations with external partners and stakeholders.
Ensures research and evaluation activities are compliant with WVU, federal, and state policies and procedures for the responsible conduct of research, and that activities adhere to established HAI Program Development and Management Office policies and procedures.
Communicates regular updates on tasks, activities, and related project topics to internal project teams using HAI established procedures and collaboration platforms (i.e., SharePoint, Monday.com, Teams, etc.).
May help develop peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, conference presentation materials.
May present findings at local, state, or national conferences and/or meetings in collaboration with project team.
Conducts and/or assists with special projects or other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in health science related field.
A minimum of six (6) months experience in the following: Demonstrated experience in health-related research or evaluation.
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