Senior Research Associate, Implementation Science Job at Advocate Health Care (Winston Salem)

Senior Research Associate, Implementation Science

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Winston Salem

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

37.50 - 56.25 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

The Senior Research Associate will play a leadership role in advancing precision health research initiatives focused on genomics implementation, community engagement, and health equity. This position supports the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of multi-component research projects, including dissemination of findings through publications and presentations. The role requires high-level initiative, independence, and judgment in managing complex research activities aligned with the lab’s mission to integrate genomics into clinical and community settings.

Job Responsibility:

Serve in a leadership role with the project PI and investigators
Assume major responsibility for the successful and timely completion of project tasks, including planning, development, implementation, data collection, evaluation, writing and dissemination of study findings
Work with project PI and senior personnel to ensure that all aspects of the study are conducted in accordance with the study protocol and grant/contract
Ensure that all study activities comply with state and federal regulations and guidelines, as well as all requirements of the Medical School and University
Oversee monitoring of the study budget and/or components of the study budget
Serve in a leadership role with project PI in negotiating contracts and subcontracts
Ensure adequate staffing for project(s)
Recommend, plan for and carry out the hiring/elimination of staff if needed
Coordinate training of new study personnel
Conduct site visits if appropriate to study
If applicable, represent the project to all related community agencies and organizations, serving as the study’s liaison, spokesperson, and representative
Compile and prepare financial progress reports, scientific progress reports and evaluations
Monitor quality control procedures and outcomes
Attend, participate in, and take the lead in planning national and local meetings related to the project at each stage
and attend and participate in national and local scientific meetings
Review literature and prepare summaries, as appropriate
Create and submit papers, abstracts and posters for national and local scientific meetings
Initiate and prepare scientific papers for publication
Initiate and prepare grants and other funding proposals independently
Participate in brainstorming of potential new proposals suggested by current project findings
For new/developing proposals, translate study design into a budget
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein

Requirements:

Ph.D., or comparable degree, with 8 years of relevant research experience
Master’s Degree with a minimum of twelve years prior relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree with 18 years prior relevant experience
Demonstrated knowledge of scientific principles and prior research experience
Strong computer skills
Strong communication skills
Supervisory experience
Ability to write grant proposals with limited supervision
Peer reviewed publications, plus oral and poster presentations at national meetings
Two letters of recommendation from faculty

Nice to have:

Experience beyond the minimum required
Service on departmental and institutional committees
Teaching experience
Current or prior PI on foundation or industry grants

What we offer:

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 30, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Senior Research Associate, Implementation Science

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Winston Salem

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 30, 2026

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