Research Associate 3

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Overview

HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN 096) “Getting to Zero among Highest HIV Incidence (HHI) Men in the American South: Testing an Integrated Strategy” is a study being conducted by the HPTN to evaluate a status-neutral integrated strategy to reduce HIV incidence by increasing the number of HHI MSM accessing prevention and treatment services, increasing uptake and use of pre‑exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among those living without HIV and increasing retention in care, and thus viral suppression, among those living with HIV.

The Research Associate 3 will be an integral part of the team, responsible for delivering the Promoting Human Autonomy Support & Empathy (PHASE) intervention component of large multisite interrupted time-series trial sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases. PHASE component is a healthcare facility (HCF)-level training designed to improve the provision of healthcare services for HHI MSM. The research associate 3 will prepare intervention delivery materials, facilitate PHASE onsite and provide technical assistance to HCFs that are implementing PHASE. This position will also work collaboratively with other study team members to ensure alignment between the other components of the HPTN 096 integrated strategy.

The Research Associate 3 will be responsible for providing administrative, logistical, programmatic, and technical support to the health access coalitions. The role includes travel and shared back-up support across the three coalitions. The manager will support coalition general meetings as well as meetings and activities as requested by the coalition chairs. The manager will support the coalitions in reporting their activities to the HPTN LOC and be the conduit for budget requests between the coalition and the LOC. This role will assist with coordination of coalition activities to foster synergy across and between all study components of HPTN 096, promote and raise awareness for HPTN 096 and health access coalition intervention activities at community events and scientific conferences.

In addition to the Essential Duties listed below, this position will also:

Preferred candidates will have experience delivering training and HIV prevention and treatment curriculum to clinical and non-clinical staff addressing controversial topics. Provide skill-building activities, whole-facility staff training, institutional policy development and capacity-building that improve HCF workers’ abilities to work with marginalized groups. Facilitate group-based conversations with HCF staff addressing the challenges and opportunities involved in applying a human-centered design thinking approach to improving clinical services. Position involves domestic travel up to 70% of the time.

Remote role within FL. Fixed duration with possibility of continuation.

This position is eligible for a fully remote schedule.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Strong skills to engage and motivate health care staff, management, clinicians, and providers at different levels and across departments.

2. Flexibility and ability to work well under pressure and proactively in a multiple time zone and a multi-cultural team environment.

3. Ability to travel domestically. Flexible hours are required during some work or travel days.

4. Proven experience with facilitating large group discussions.

5. Proven experience with explaining health and social science concepts, such as human sexuality, social psychology, economics, and motivation.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. Basic understanding of the physiology of HIV prevention and treatment.

2. Working knowledge of social determinants of health.

3. Detail-oriented with the ability to manage time and organize competing priorities.

4. Comfort in discussing sexual behavior topics.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Supervises research within the scope of established study protocol. Adheres to all human subjects regulations as defined by Yale University and the federal government that pertain to research studies. 2. Responsible for reviewing, planning, and implementing study protocols and assessing the impact of program changes on research quality. Identifies and makes initial contact with potential funding sources to secure funds. 3. Oversees the planning of large multi-site or global studies. Establish goals and objectives, training requirements, productivity goals and financial parameters. Develops forms and questionnaires and manages the application of research techniques. 4. Works closely with research faculty and collaborators to identify quality and operational strategies and aspects of study that need to overcome. 5. Fosters and maintains cooperative relationships with principal investigators, collaborators, study coordinators, government officials, international partnerships, and study sponsors to ensure for the safe and timely progression of studies and adherence to all study/agency/government regulations. 6. Develops original HIC/IRB submissions for multi site research. Collaborate with various PI on major revisions and ensure changes are incorporated at each participating site. 7. Uses advanced statistical knowledge to provide support in managing and analyzing data. 8. Develops operational procedures for the collection, editing, verification and management of statistical data. Develops and implements relevant statistical programs to incorporate data from multiple projects. Designs comprehensive and rational databases with advance knowledge of the scientific applications impacting on the data analyses and reporting. 9. Develops protocols for collection of data. Designs data gathering instruments and related procedures. Tests, refines and finalizes instruments for use in research study. 10. Presents talks, seminars or other oral presentations on the methodology and analyses used in scientific studies. 11. Composes major abstracts/publications/manuscript. 12. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Master’s Degree in a related discipline and four years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Posting Date

03/16/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Clinical & Research

Compensation Grade Profile

Research Associate 3 HSS (25)

Salary Range

$82,000.00 - $131,500.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff Fixed Duration (Fixed Term)

Work Model

Remote

Background Check Requirements

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Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

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