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University of Miami · 1 month ago

Research Associate 1 (psychology, public health, health studies, sociology)

Coral Gables, FL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The University of Miami is a premier research institution dedicated to positively impacting lives through education and community service. They are seeking a Research Associate 1 to support research activities focused on addressing HIV and behavioral health disparities, particularly among Hispanic adolescents, under the direction of a principal investigator.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Understands, interprets, creates, and follows research protocols and procedures

Conducts literature searches as requested by the PI

Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice and in compliance with lab and IRB approved protocols

Collects data, recruits and retains participants in research studies, performs basic statistical analysis of collected data (as needed), facilitates various aspects of study participation such as scheduling appointments, consenting, and documenting completion of study visits

Communicates with all members of the research team on a daily basis to provide study updates

Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research

Participates in the publication of significant results

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards to University assets

Recruit, screen, enroll, and consent prospective participants for research studies following detailed protocols and documenting all data collected accurately within REDCap

Contribute to applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data, maintaining databases, etc

Carry out research activities in accordance with IRB approved protocols

Assist with developing, updating, and implementing standard operating procedures for projects

Support the maintenance of a lab website to ensure that ongoing projects are publicly accessible and accurately represented

Assist with preparing materials for IRB review and processing materials that have been IRB approved

Ensure all research is undertaken according to good research practice and guidance

Assist PI in interfacing with individuals who are supporting recruitment for specific projects such as hired consultants and contracted community organizations

Support recruitment efforts (e.g., developing recruitment materials, conducting active community outreach – e.g., by identifying and visiting events, venues, and community organizations for recruitment of participants - as requested by supervisor)

Assist with participant exit interviews including coordination and facilitation

Assist in coordinating ongoing relationships and building new relationships with community members (e.g., Hispanic families) and implementation partners (e.g., individuals involved in the delivery of behavioral health services) to carry out research projects

Attend lab meetings and project-specific meetings to report on study recruitment, progress, and participant engagement

Qualification

Research Lab ExperienceBilingual (English/Spanish)Data CollectionStatistical AnalysisCommunity EngagementAttention to DetailConfidentialityCollaborationIndependent Work

Required

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., psychology, public health, health studies, sociology, nursing, or other related fields)

Bilingual (English/Spanish) – required

Skills in interacting in-person, via phone/text/email with local community members, service providers, and participants

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines

Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion

Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary

Commitment to the University's core values

Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment

Preferred

Prior Research Lab Experience Preferred But Not Required

Company

University of Miami

Glassdoor3.9

At UM you'll join a diverse and energized academic community.

Founded in 1925

Coral Gables, fl, US

5001-10000 employees

http://miami.edu

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