JOB DESCRIPTION: 

 

The Research Assistant I provides overall support for the Research and Evaluation team.  This position is an ideal opportunity for an entry level professional interested in public health and tobacco control.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Complete fact substantiation for advertising, public relations and other Foundation documents

 

• Develop factsheets and brief reports

 

• Conduct literature searches and reviews

 

• Develop presentations for the department

 

• Maintain the library of tobacco control research documents

 

• Coordinate research projects

 

• Assist on other projects as needed.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

The ideal candidate must have a bachelor’s degree with some experience in fact-checking, literature searches, and data collection and analysis. The candidate must be detail-oriented, flexible, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.  Excellent communication skills, with a focus on writing ability, are essential. The candidate should be committed to public health and tobacco control.

 

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

 

Salary range is in the high 30k’s – low 40k’s based on experience with EXCELLENT benefits. 

 

Interested applicants should submit their resume with salary history and 3 references to the following link:  http://legacyforhealth.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-446297.html 

 

 

OR

 

VP of Human Resources

Attn: Research Assistant I, Research and Evaluation(4906E)

1724 Massachusetts Ave., NW

Washington, DC  20036

Fax: (202) 454-5597

No telephone calls please.

 

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

 

 

 

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