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Type of Position:
Research
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only ):
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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Department:
CPH | HBHE CST Clawson
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Center for the Study of Tobacco at the UAMS College of Public Health is seeking a full-time (100% FTE) Research Assistant to work on several research projects that focus on identifying 1) ways to reduce tobacco-related health inequities among children and families and 2) barriers to smoking cessation among adults who use menthol cigarettes. The Research Assistant will gain experience in conducting research with children/adolescents, parents/caregivers, and other adults who smoke as well as experience in health disparities, mobile health (mHealth), and behavioral research. The Research Assistant will assist the Principal Investigator(s) (PI)/Project Leader(s) on all aspects of the projects. The Research Assistant will report to the PI(s)/Project Leader(s).
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, health sciences, public health, or related fields plus three (3) years of research or research-related experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Willingness and directly learning and applying new skills
Commitment to excellence
Ability to work in a team and independently
Highly motivated; creative; critical thinking; resourceful and able to seek out information and answers.
Responsible; high level of integrity; proactive; collaborative; and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
Must be willing to screen and recruit participants
Knowledge of tobacco prevention and control is a bonus.
Prior experience in working on surveys or focus groups/qualitative interviews is a bonus
Experience in developing PowerPoint and other scientific presentations is a bonus.
Must be willing to learn new skills and be highly motivated to pursue skills.
Must also be attentive to details, problem-solve, and work collaboratively and individually to complete assigned tasks in a timely matter.
Must be willing and available to travel to rural counties and have access to transportation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree
Working on psychology, public health, or health-related projects.
Experience assisting with Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications and reporting and/or Clinical Research Administration (CLARA).
Experience in SPSS, MPlus, SAS, R, STATA, or other statistical packages.
Experience in REDCap.
Experience in conducting or analyzing qualitative data.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Participate in research involving human subjects and secondary data analysis.
Responsible for participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, visits, retention, and informed consent/assent; and the coordination and collection of qualitative (focus group and interviews), quantitative (surveys, mHealth surveys), and biospecimen/biological samples (saliva, urine) data.
Assist with the analysis, handling, storage, and shipping of qualitative, quantitative, and biospecimen data.
Establish and maintain accurate participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, contact, retention, and incentive records.
Keep track of, monitor, enter and summarize study data in REDCap and other databases.
Proactively communicate with PI(s)/ Project Leader(s) on study progress.
Synthesize data and work with the team to write reports; assist with outreach and communication to partners; complete standard paperwork on recruitment/enrollment progress.
Assist with the development of professional presentations, peer-reviewed manuscripts, and protocols for training and research studies, and assist with submitting, updating, and reporting IRB applications for human subjects research.
Participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, visits, and retention. Enter and maintain recruitment, screening, and participant contact records.
Obtain informed consent/assent and assist with conducting focus groups/ interviews, note-taking, survey dissemination and administration, development of assessments and interventions, and collection, storage, and shipment of biological samples. Data collection will occur across the state, including rural areas.
Participate in regular project meetings, trainings, provide updates on progress, and communicate regularly with study team on recruitment and data collection progress. Work with study team to problem-solve issues, develop appropriate solutions, and assist study team when needed.
Work with study team to develop and implement secure systems for assuring the quality, confidentiality, and safety of the data and work with data manager to maintain appropriate study logs, records, and databases.
Work with the team to analyze qualitative and quantitative data, write papers, and prepare presentations.
Work with the Investigator Team to develop regular reports of study progress and preliminary data.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants must upload a resume to be considered for the position.
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
No Background Check Required
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
Feeling, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting
Frequent Physical Activity:
Pulling, Pushing, Talking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Reaching, Standing, Stooping, Walking
Benefits Eligible:
Yes