Principal Research Assistant, Department of Family and Community Medicine

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine (UCCOM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. The Department of Family & Community Medicine has played a leading role in fellow, resident, and medical student education since 1974 and continues to focus on improving the health of members of our Cincinnati community and beyond, with a special focus on medically underserved patients. With faculty expertise in areas such as primary care research, palliative care, geriatrics, global health and integrative medicine, the department is advancing the college's commitment to cultivating learning environments, fostering research and scholarship, and providing innovative patient care. 

The University of Cincinnati, Department of Family & Community Medicine Division of Integrative Medicine and the Osher Center for Integrative Health are searching for a mid-level research assistant and wellness program manager. With direct supervision from the Center Director, the Principal Research Assistant will provide research and wellness program support for the Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Cincinnati. Candidate must have excellent organizational and prioritization skills and the ability to manage large programs and projects. This position will be responsible for various aspects of a variety of research projects including program management, constituent communication, data collection, entry, analyses, and report writing.  The position may also oversee medical student research projects and lead development of an integrative health research network. The ideal candidate should have a strong work ethic, enjoy working with diverse teams and be flexible and innovative.  Excellent project management and interpersonal communication are essential.

• Under supervision from the Center Director, provide research and wellness program support for the Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Cincinnati. 
• Develop procedures and oversee and implement research projects and Center initiatives, including culinary medicine and workplace mindfulness programs. 
• May serve on various university, division, and departmental committees and attend meetings. 
• Research project and study approach options.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and university regulations. 
• Ensure timeliness and integrity of research and projects.
• Serve as mentor and technical credible role model to junior staff. 
• Coordinator work of students, if applicable.
• Write and administer surveys electronically through software, such as Survey Monkey and/or REDcap.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

• Five (5) years relevant work experience.
• Additional related work experience may be required depending on field or discipline.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and some experience or willingness to learn to use reference software such as Zotero, RefWorks or Endnote and management software such as Canva, Kajabi.
 

• Sitting - Continuously

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html .

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] . 

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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