Addiction Science Research Analyst

University of Missouri-Saint Louis
parental leave, paid time off, remote work
United States, Missouri, St. Louis
Oct 20, 2025
Apply for Job Job ID 57639 Location St. Louis Full/Part Time Full-Time Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job Hiring Department MO Institute of Mental Health Job Description About the Team The Addiction Science team at UMSL-Missouri Institute of Mental Health (UMSL-MIMH) strives to advance high-quality, low-barrier overdose prevention, community health, and substance use treatment and recovery services. We do this through state, federal, and foundation funded initiatives to develop, implement, and rigorously evaluate overdose prevention and substance use programming in Missouri and across the US, with over 25 staff members supporting these efforts. Our mission is to promote effective, compassionate responses to substance use in Missouri by distributing life-saving overdose prevention supplies, delivering innovative and accessible training and education, and advancing research to inform responsive, evidence-based policies and practices. Day to day, these efforts include supply distribution, education and capacity building, data gathering and dissemination, and research and analysis. Given how many different types of Missouri communities and sectors we serve, and how quickly the landscape of drug use and addiction can change, it is essential we approach our work as continuous learners with a focus on collaboration. Job Description The UMSL-MIMH Addiction Science Team is seeking a Research Analyst to support research and evaluation efforts across the continuum of overdose prevention, substance use treatment, and recovery services in Missouri. The Research Analyst will be responsible for coordinating data collection, evaluation, and quality improvement activities as the data coordinator (key personnel) under Missouri's federally funded State Opioid Response (SOR) program. This includes developing surveys and data collection tools; analyzing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data; disseminating findings via reports, data visualizations, and research papers; and working with the Missouri Department of Mental Health and partners to accomplish SOR goals. The Research Analyst will contribute to leveraging actionable, data-driven insights to inform program design, implementation, capacity building, and ongoing quality improvement. The ideal candidate is dedicated, detail-oriented, collaborative, and compassionate and enjoys working in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-based environment. Key Responsibilities Support research and program evaluation initiatives related to substance use treatment and recovery programming in Missouri Coordinate data collection, monitoring, and reporting on State Opioid Response (SOR) outcomes and key metrics Conduct descriptive and inferential analyses of treatment outcomes and program implementation data to identify patterns and emerging trends Develop and disseminate reports and data visualizations to treatment and recovery providers, the Department of Mental Health, and the broader public Assist with developing surveys and other data collection tools based on implementation science frameworks Manage data sharing relationships with Medical Examiner offices in Missouri to track overdose death trends Contribute to the submission of manuscripts, conference presentations, and grant applications Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas. Shift Hybrid in-person and remote work expected, with 2-3 in-office days per week Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in social work, psychological sciences, public health, health policy & management, criminal justice, or a related field At least 2 years of work experience with data analysis and visualization, project management, and related research activities Familiarity with analytical software (SAS, SPSS, Stata, ATLAS.ti) or programming languages (R, Python) Experience working for or collaborating with government, nonprofit, or other community-based organizations Anticipated Hiring Range Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year Grade: GGS 009 University Title: Senior Research Specialist Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR. Application Materials Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date. Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Careers: https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu . If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu . Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.