Research Specialist I

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College of Medicine, Department of Population Health Sciences:

The Department of Population Health Sciences brings together full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty, as well as additional faculty with secondary appointments. Faculty research interests include all aspects of population health such as adolescent risk behaviors, cancer detection and outcomes, cardiovascular health, health disparities, the health of LGBTQ+ populations, HIV care and prevention, men’s health, mental health, obesity, sexual health, substance use and cessation, including alcohol and tobacco use, suicidality, and violence against women among many others. Faculty expertise areas include behavioral science and health behavior, biostatistics, epidemiology, and survey methodology.

The Opportunity:

The University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine (COM) Department of Population Health Sciences is seeking candidates for a Research Specialist I position. The Research Specialist I will assist in intervention delivery, monitor protocol adherence and participant accrual and retention, and other duties directly related to study implementation. The trial aims to test the efficacy of Connecting Latinos en Pareja, a couples-based HIV prevention intervention for Latino male couples. As part of the research project, we will recruit 200 Latino male couples (where at least one member of the dyad self-identifies as Latino).

This is a Contract and Grant (C&G) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in intervention delivery, recruitment, retention, and engagement of study participants.

• Participate in assessment activities, including the collection of hair samples for adherence.

• Maintain excellent working relationships with community partners, health department staff, and other interested parties.

• Assist the research team in preparing appropriate study protocols and documentation to ensure procedures are followed.

• Conduct informed consent procedures.

• Participate in the dissemination process including making presentations at professional meetings, co-authoring manuscripts, etc.

• Assist the research team in drafting quarterly reports, IRB submissions, and other research-related reports.

• Perform additional research-related duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to, timely completion of required university and College of Medicine training and updates.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 0+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6) . 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to interact in a professional, resourceful, and courteous manner.

• Time-management skills; ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Service-oriented with strong interpersonal skills, responsive to questions and requests.

• Ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, and diplomacy in both verbal and written communications.

• Basic computer literacy skills, data management, and office software skills.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

• This is a Contract and Grant (C&G) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Are Benefits Important to You?

Working at UCF has its perks!  In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• Flexible work environment

• And more…For more benefits information, go to the UCF Employee Benefits page click here .

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

Department

College of Medicine (COM) - Population Health Operations

Work Schedule

8:00AM - 5:00PM; Monday - Friday

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$42,367.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

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