Research Area Specialist Intermediate

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A cover letter, attached as the first page of your resume, describing how your experience meets the job requirements of this posting, is required for consideration of this position.

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Summary

The University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) is seeking a Research Area Specialist Intermediate who will work with faculty Principal Investigators (PIs) from the Department of Systems, Populations and Leadership, and the Department of Health Behavior and Biological Sciences on two grant-funded research projects. The projects examine the role of violence in influencing HIV clinical care and HIV risk behaviors among two cohorts men and transgender people in the US. The Research Area Specialist Intermediate’s (RASI) primary responsibility will be to assist in the implementation and ongoing coordination of complex cohort studies of men living with HIV or at risk for HIV infection and transgender people living with HIV or at risk for HIV infection. The RASI will work directly with the project manager and with the Faculty Principal Investigators The selected candidate will undertake study coordination tasks, including, but not limited to; programming online surveys using online survey software (i.e. Qualtrics or Survey Monkey); overseeing beta-testing and revision of surveys; coordinating survey distribution using a participant management system; design and implement online recruitment via social media platforms; support the recruitment and retention of study participants; monitor data collection; package and ship specimen collection kits and monitor lab results; manage and distribute incentive payments to participants and support and coordinate research compliance: conduct in-person study visits with research participants at our Ann Arbor study sites (i.e. 400 North Ingalls), including collecting blood samples (phlebotomy training will be provided) from participants.

This is a term-limited position due to salary funded on a grant.

Responsibilities*

• Recruiting and retaining study participants.
• Study coordination including overseeing data and laboratory collection processes.
• Conduct in-person study assessments, including collecting informed consent, administering surveys, and collecting blood samples.
• Responsible for incentive payment process.
• Responsible for processing IRBs and IRB compliance.
• Other duties as assigned or required for the research project.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and are not an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities.

For questions regarding this position, please contact the PIs, Dr. Erin Kahle at [email protected] .

Required Qualifications*

• A Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field is required; a master’s degree in a health-related discipline (i.e., Public Health or Social Work) is preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) year’s work experience with health-related research
• Candidate should be able to demonstrate experience with, or passion for, working with the LGBT community.
• Candidate must have excellent communication skills, with the ability to receive and convey information clearly and concisely for various mediums. You will be expected to have solid interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Demonstrated proficiency at the intermediate level with Microsoft Office products (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Attributes:

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision with diverse teams of people in a diplomatic, collaborative, and effective manner.
• Demonstrate skills with data handling, reporting software, and interpreting analysis.
• Demonstrated project, time management, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills with analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under time constraints and meet changing deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to serve diverse populations. Prior experience working with sexual and gender minority people is desirable.
• Candidate must demonstrate a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness.
• Skills in designing and coordinating advertisements for recruiting participants is preferred.
• Ability to promote the School of Nursing’s Declaration of Values to E mpower each other to interrupt or disrupt disrespect; P ractice communication that is beneficial, kind and true; I nspire and be inspired by our members’ worth, significance and integrity; C ultivate respect for ourselves and others routinely, publicly and privately.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.