Senior Research & Evaluation Analyst

About the New York Academy of Medicine: 

The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) tackles the barriers that prevent every individual from living a healthy life. NYAM generates the knowledge to change systems so people can access what they need to be healthy. Through its research, high-profile programming, focused symposia for health professionals, and its base of dedicated Fellows and Members, NYAM engages the minds and hearts of those who value advancing health equity to maximize health for all.

Department:  Center for Evaluation & Applied Research (CEAR)

Department Summary:

The Center for Evaluation and Applied Research (CEAR) at NYAM works with a broad range of not-for-profit and governmental organizations to investigate and assess initiatives that seek to improve the health and well-being of populations. With expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, CEAR conducts needs assessments, formative research, process evaluations, and outcome evaluations in partnership with community organizations, government agencies, health systems and others. CEAR also provides evaluation training and technical assistance to community-based organizations and other institutions in need of evaluation support. CEAR, along with the Center for Community Partnerships and Policy Solutions (CPPS) and the Center for Healthy Aging (CHA) comprise NYAM’s Research Department, which works to address health needs across all ages with a focus on health equity. For more information about CEAR visit: www.nyam.org/our-expertise/cear 

Position Summary/Overview:

CEAR is seeking a Senior staff member Senior Research and Evaluation Analyst to direct and implement mixed-methods research and evaluation projects related to community health including healthcare, as well as the social, environmental, and structural determinants of health (e.g., healthy food access, quality housing). Strong candidates will bring a background in qualitative and/or quantitative research and project management skills, have experience developing grant proposals, and will be able to thrive within our collaborative, team-based work environment. NYAM is currently operating under a hybrid (primarily remote) work model.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement mixed-methods research and evaluation projects.
• Manage research and evaluation project implementation, including:
  1. Communication and coordination with funders, sponsors, and partners. 
  2. Development of research and evaluation protocols and data collection instruments.
  3. Oversight of and engagement in qualitative and quantitative data collection.
  4. Analysis and reporting on qualitative and/or quantitative data, including synthesizing findings across methods. 
• Provide feedback and support to junior staff; supervise junior staff and interns as needed. 
• Present research and evaluation findings for diverse audiences at meetings with community members and research partners, and at professional conferences.
• Prepare and submit research manuscripts for peer reviewed publications. 
• Identify funding opportunities and develop project proposals independently and in collaboration with other staff. 
• Provide evaluation technical assistance to community-based organizations and other institutions as needed.
• Occasional travel within New York City and the US.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• General knowledge of public health and healthcare issues
• Quantitative and/or qualitative research or evaluation experience. 
• Experience with project management.
• Experience identifying funding opportunities and submitting proposals. 
• Familiarity with data collection, management and analysis software such as Qualtrics, NVivo, and/or Stata. 
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to manage multiple responsibilities and staff.
• Adept at working with diverse social, cultural, and economic groups.
• Ability to travel and work in communities throughout New York City and New York State, and occasional travel elsewhere. 
• Ability to occasionally work on evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of public health issues affecting diverse and low-resource populations.

Qualifications:

Excellent project management, evaluation/research, communication, and writing abilities. Able to work independently and collaboratively and to manage multiple responsibilities. Fluency in Spanish preferred but not essential.

Education and Experience:

PhD/DrPH in public health or a related field and at least 2 years of relevant work experience or a Master’s degree and at least five years of relevant work experience.

Work Environment:

There is a COVID-19 vaccine mandate in place at NYAM. Currently, staff are working in a hybrid situation, however, this may change in accordance with organizational policies. 

Compensation: 

NYAM provides a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, employer subsidized health insurance, and retirement contribution matching for eligible employees. 

Please submit a resume and cover letter for consideration. Please note that applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

The New York Academy of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer