Researcher

Description

Title: Researcher (position #0082719T)

Position Number: 0082719T

Hiring Unit: Thompson School of social Work & Public Health, Center on Aging

Location:UH Manoa

Date Posted: June 22, 2026

Closing Date: July 6, 2026

Salary Information: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Monthly Type:11-month

Tenure Track:Non-Tenure Track

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Funding: Extramural funding

Other Conditions:

• Position FTE and renewal dependent upon availability of funds, program needs, and satisfactory performance
• Position to begin approximately October 2026 or as soon thereafter as possible

Duties and Responsibilities

• Scan and identify funding opportunities that align with the Center on Aging’s mission
• Write grant proposals
• Design logic models, evaluation protocols, needs assessments, process evaluations, and outcome evaluations
• Assist in evaluation implementation and data collection
• Perform quantitative and qualitative data analyses
• Utilize GIS to create maps and identify areas and target populations of need/interest
• Present results graphically and in text and develop presentations for local stakeholders, funders, community groups, and, for use in reports, conference presentations, and publications
• Develop research manuscripts to disseminate findings to the academic community. Present findings to government officials, academic and community partners
• Meet with faculty and staff to achieve project goals in a timely manner and align project activities to the priorities and interests of the Center on Aging (COA)
• Prepare written reports, journal articles, and presentation materials
• Report to the Director with routine updates on progress, issues, possible solutions, and other relevant topics
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a Master’s degree in Gerontology, Public Health, Social Work, Social Sciences, or related field

• Demonstrated ability to work well under the direction of a supervisor to accomplish research project goals and activities

• Collaborate well with individuals and teams to develop project goals and action plans

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis

• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.

• Demonstrated ability manage work priorities and projects and provide deliverables on-time and with quality.

• Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in use of qualitative analysis software, data analysis techniques including Tableau and GIS
• Experience in collaborating and maintaining good relationships with organizations in the aging network

To Apply:

. Applicant must submit the following:

• Resume
• Cover letter indicating interest in the position and how the minimum and desirable qualifications are met
• Names and contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 3 professional references
• Copies of educational transcripts with confidential information redacted (i.e. social security number, date of birth, etc.). Official transcripts are required upon hire

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Inquiries:

• Christy Nishita; cnishita@hawaii.edu

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

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Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/