About the role
Department
Health Policy and Management - 461001
Career Area
Research Professionals
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Research Technician
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week
40
Hiring Range
$18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Estimated Duration of Appointment
1 to 6 months
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Our top-ranked Department of Health Policy and Management trains the next generation of leaders in management, policy making and research to address the complex challenges of health care delivery and produce cutting-edge research. We prepare our students to improve population health both domestically and globally. We are committed to ensuring that all people – irrespective of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, geographic origin, religion or economic resources – have access to high-quality health care services.
Position Summary
The Research Technician will support several systems mapping and simulation modeling projects focused on mental health and maternal and child health. The individual will support ongoing modeling projects, qualitative data analysis, and decision support simulation modeling and analysis.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Management Preferences
- Experience in Java programming, object-oriented programming, or computer simulation modeling
- Coursework in computer science, data science, or other information science fields that confer coding and modeling skills needed for this position.
- Experience with simulation model development or analysis (e.g., system dynamics, markov modeling, and/or discrete event simulation modeling).
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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