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The RRI seeks applications for a Research Assistant Professor (RAP) with an 12-month annual appointment (eligible for annual leave and sick leave) who will report to the RRI Director. The RAP will help conduct regional economic research on a wide range of topics relevant to the West Virginia University land grant mission. The qualified individual will be responsible for economic and statistical analyses using a variety of data sources and in developing manuscripts and presentations for use in disseminating the results to both academic and public audiences. The RAP will also supervise graduate and undergraduate students and develop new research projects and writing proposals for external funding, and will eligible for incentive pay. The RAP will have opportunities to collaborate with scholars at WVU and internationally, to attend conferences, and for networking. More information is available at Regional Research Institute at West Virginia University (rri.wvu.edu)
Primary responsibilities will include:
Develop research topics and execute research projects
Conduct economic and statistical analyses using statistical software and a variety of data sources, including econometric and economic impact analysis
Lead and write proposals for external funding
Actively contribute to the RRI research team
Supervise undergraduate and graduate students
Provide technical assistance and general direction to students
Represent the RRI in meetings
Disseminate the research findings to both academic and public audiences
Attend and present results at regional, national, and/or international meetings.
Develop manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
Develop written materials and make presentations for public audiences
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The WV Cancer Prevention and Control at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Research Coordinator.
About the Opportunity
This position is responsible for supporting ongoing research and evaluation activities in the field of cancer prevention and control with a specific emphasis in cancer communication science. The person in this role will gain practical experience in health communication, mixed methods research, social listening, knowledge translation, and dissemination science.
We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
37.5-hour work week
13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
18 sick days per year (for when you\'re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family\'s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ\'s.
Wellness programs
What You\'ll Do
Conducts research and evaluation activities as directed.
Executes and implements specific segments of a research project.
Investigates and recommends alternative approaches to improve quality of results.
Conducts literature reviews.
Utilizes and maintains data collection software.
Contribute to the dissemination of findings and projects associated with the CHATS Lab, including developing training for researchers and the public.
Assists with the creation and maintenance of Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols to ensure data protection and research activities follow best practice, are conducted ethically, and are compliant with university-level, as well as national and state level policies for the responsible conduct of research
Functions as a team member of Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC). Assists with other CPC program activities as requested by Senior Staff members.
Participates in the creation and dissemination of cancer information through the development of resources such as handouts, flyers, presentations, internal and external communications, videos, photographs, posters, infographics, social media, websites, etc.
Assist with the planning and development of multimedia projects.
Maintains data collection tools and summarizes data collection processes, procedures, and activities.
Conducts literature reviews
Assists with the development of grant applications to further research opportunities
Contributes to articles, abstracts, and posters to promote programmatic work and outreach of CPC.
Completes all required WVU trainings and certifications.
Functions as a member of the CPC staff and participates in staff meetings, required conferences, training seminars, program meetings, regular team meetings, etc. Includes conferences and training seminars provided by the WVUCI, Mountains of Hope (MOH) Cancer Coalition, and other relevant For full info follow application link.
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The Office of Dean\'s Administration in the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources is currently accepting applications for a Program Director.
About the Opportunity
This position will be responsible for overseeing the Statler College of Student Services operations and ensuring that all students in the College are in compliance with all College and University policies and procedure.
We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
37.5-hour work week
13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
18 sick days per year (for when you\'re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family\'s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ\'s.
Wellness programs
What You\'ll Do
Supervise the daily operation of the Statler College Office of Student Services providing administrative leadership to plan, coordinator, and supervise the office. Allocate work assignments to staff, setting priorities, and deadlines. Develop and train the student service staff.
Ensure that academic actions/requests made to the Office of Student Services follow all established college and university academic policies and procedures.
Certify and process M.S. and Ph.D. requests for graduation.
Certify all students in the Statler College for graduation based on established College guidelines and policies.
Provide college level oversight of all college services and activities related to processing student requests, forms, applications.
Develop, implement, monitor, and revision of forms, policies and procedures.
Certify that students enrolled in the College are in compliance (e.g. NCAA, I-20). Conduct student audit reviews for CPoS, Athletes, and Sponsored Students.
Participate in College and University committees and task forces that affect the Statler College.
Collaborate with the Office of the University Registrar to ensure that all Statler College DegreeWorks audits are accurately scribed. Provide exceptions in DegreeWorks.
Collect, analyze, and process data from multiple data warehouses including University and non-University sources. Develop, implement and manage systems to track data, spot trends and make data-driven recommendations.
Prepare data reports, data modeling, and other data management functions as request by the College.
Collaborate with staff, faculty, administrators and internal departments to research and resolve complex student issues.
Provide reports to appropriate college personnel (faculty, staff, dean) in a timely manner to assist the college in making decisions, grants, or other requests.
Prepare reports for ABET accreditation activities, Board of Governors reviews/reports and the College\'s strategic plan on undergraduate and graduate student recruitment, enrollment, For full info follow application link.
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