ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. Reasonable Accommodations are available for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs. Pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $61,232.00 - $104,094.00.
Research Specialist
Location
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
Not specified
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Role Description
ICF is looking for multiple Research Specialists to support a multi-year, large-scale systematic literature review project on physical activity for a federal client. Candidates will report to the Project Manager and/or Research Methodologist and will be primarily responsible for supporting literature screening and data extraction processes. They may also participate in various aspects of reporting results.
- Support literature screening and data extraction processes
- Participate in various aspects of reporting results
The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of exercise science concepts, the impacts of physical activity on health outcomes, the ability to critically evaluate scientific literature, familiarity with the systematic literature review approach, and strong attention to detail.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree plus 1-2 years of experience conducting research related to physical activity, exercise, or public health
- Educational background in a physical activity-related field such as exercise science, kinesiology, physical education, health science, or public health
- Ability to read, interpret, and critically evaluate scientific literature related to physical activity, public health, and health behavior and outcomes
- Experience conducting systematic literature reviews
Requirements
- Familiarity with the 2nd Edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
- Experience with systematic literature review management platforms (e.g., DistillerSR, Covidence, Rayyan, etc.)
- Basic understanding of the meta-analysis approach as demonstrated through past job experience, coursework, and/or publication history
- Basic understanding of umbrella reviews (review of reviews) as demonstrated through coursework or publication history
Professional Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.
Pay Range
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $74,090.00 - $125,954.00
Job Requirements
- Master’s degree plus 1-2 years of experience conducting research related to physical activity, exercise, or public health
- Educational background in a physical activity-related field such as exercise science, kinesiology, physical education, health science, or public health
- Ability to read, interpret, and critically evaluate scientific literature related to physical activity, public health, and health behavior and outcomes
- Experience conducting systematic literature reviews
- Familiarity with the 2nd Edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
- Experience with systematic literature review management platforms (e.g., DistillerSR, Covidence, Rayyan, etc.)
- Basic understanding of the meta-analysis approach as demonstrated through past job experience, coursework, and/or publication history
- Basic understanding of umbrella reviews (review of reviews) as demonstrated through coursework or publication history
- Professional Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Working at ICF
- ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
- We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.
- Pay Range
- The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $74,090.00 - $125,954.00
