Principal Research Associate

4 weeks ago


Atlanta, Georgia, United States Westat Full time
Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.

Westat is committed to building a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all. We believe that our greatest strength draws on the different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences of our employees.

Westat is seeking a Principal Research Associate in Public Health to lead and support large and small domestic and international research studies and program evaluations across a range of topics in epidemiology and public health. You will collaborate and consult with networks of external investigators and internal project team members on your work designing and implementing studies and evaluations. You will provide support to projects including study design, protocol development, overseeing project staff, timelines and budget, and providing oversight and input into data management and analytics.

This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement.

Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for all stages of study implementation from study conceptualization and design, to protocol development, through data collection, analysis, and reporting.Advise external investigators and collaborators to ensure timely project execution and high quality deliverables.Manage project budgets, developing technical, staffing and cost proposals.Ensure project is on schedule and within budgetSupervise staff and interact with clients and collaboratorsContribute to manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed and technical journals as applicable.

Basic Qualifications:
Master's degree in public health or a related social science field with 8 years post grad research experience; or a PhD in public health or related social science field with 5 years of post doctoral experience.Experience managing project budgets, developing staffing and cost proposals.Experience managing or leading public health projects in a government contracting environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience presenting research findings to a variety of audiences.
Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Subject to plan requirements, employees may participate in:
Employee Stock Ownership Plan401(k) Retirement PlanPaid Parental LeaveVacation Leave (20 days per year)Sick Leave (10 days per year)Holiday Leave (7 government holidays and 2 floating holidays)Professional DevelopmentHealth AdvocateEmployee Assistance ProgramTravel Accident InsuranceMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceShort Term Disability InsuranceLong Term Disability InsuranceLife and AD&D InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceSupplemental Life InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountHealth Savings Account
This opportunity will be posted for a minimum of 5 days and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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