Postdoctoral Research Associate - Lee

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Research Project Management and Implementation
* Manage and coordinate federally and globally funded research projects.
* Assist with study design, protocol implementation, participant recruitment, data
collection, data analysis, and project monitoring.
* Coordinate communication among investigators, community partners, and project
stakeholders.
* Ensure compliance with IRB, sponsor, and university requirements.

Grant Development and Scholarly Dissemination
* Prepare, submit, and revise manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
* Assist with the development and submission of grant proposals and progress reports
* Conduct literature reviews and environmental scans to support ongoing research
initiatives.
* Contribute to dissemination activities targeting academic, community, and policy
audiences, and prepare and submit conference abstracts for presentations.

Data Management and Analysis
* Collect, organize, manage, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data.
* Utilize statistical and qualitative software programs to support research activities.
* Prepare data reports, tables, figures, and summaries for manuscripts, presentations, and
grant applications.
* Support evaluation and outcomes assessment activities across multiple projects.

Global Engagement and International Collaboration
* Support international research and educational collaborations with university partners in
South Korea and other countries.
* Assist with planning and coordination of global exchange programs, visiting scholars,
and collaborative research initiatives.
* Contribute to the development of international grant proposals and research partnerships.

Administrative and Research Infrastructure Support
* Support administrative activities associated with the Institute for Nonprofit Organizations
( INPO).
* Support research development activities through the School of Social Work Office of
Research.
* Assist with research coordination, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and project
documentation.