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University of Michigan
  • Position Number: 1543624
  • Location: Ann Arbor, MI
  • Position Type: Laboratory and Research


Research Area Specialist Inter

Job Opening ID: 175596
Work Location: Ann Arbor Campus
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Exempt
Organizational Group: Medical School
Department: Family Medicine
Posting Begin/End Date: 7/19/2019 7/26/2019
Salary:
Paid Time Off:
Career Interest: Research

Job Summary
The Department of Family Medicine is seeking a team member to collaborate on a series of studies investigating pregnancy weight gain among adolescents and using text messaging to collect policy relevant data on adolescent health. This individual will work with the principal investigator to develop and refine the study protocol for these projects, collect and analyze data, and oversee the day-to-day operation of the project. Candidates must have a passion for adolescent health in general and maternal and child health among low income populations.

Responsibilities*
  • Will be responsible for developing work plans, monitoring the daily progress of the studies, securing necessary institutional permissions/approvals and supervising recruitment activities.
  • Coordinate data collection efforts and records management.
  • Responsible for assisting with study reports, consenting participants, making sure the project follows all institutional requirements, and put into place any adjustments the investigators develop to address the road blocks that will inevitably arise.
  • Lead all other study activities (sending out text messages, ordering incentives, answering questions from study participants) and work with graduate and work-study students to ensure the study activities are done as desired.
  • Use RedCap or other data management software
  • Lead team meetings with investigators in adolescent health and maternal and child health, and update all team members with study progress

Required Qualifications*
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Must be highly sensitive to confidential information, detail-oriented, conscientious and responsible, with excellent organizational skills.
  • Must have at least 4 years of research experience and specific experience with survey research and data management.
  • Must have experience with manuscript and grant writing.
  • Should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills (particularly with adolescents as well as peers), professional demeanor, dependability and ability to work well under pressure.
  • Possess initiative and willingness to learn new tasks.
  • Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Must have demonstrated ability to lead projects independently and work with other team members

Desired Qualifications*
  • A graduate degree in a health-related field is preferred, and experience with adolescents and pregnant women is highly desirable.
  • Master's degree desired
  • Qualitative research and data management experience is highly desirable. It is also preferred that candidates have an ability and willingness to learn new computer platforms and programs.

Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.


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