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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) in the College of Medicine invites applications for half-time Research Assistant to support the research activity for a large multicenter research consortium funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in which PHS serves as the Data Coordinating Center (DCC). Nine medical centers serve as the recruitment clinical centers for the consortium (five in the USA, two in the United Kingdom, and two in Australia). The successful candidate must be highly organized, detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to work both independently and within team settings.  This position will report directly to the Principal Investigator of the DCC. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serving as the Coordinator of the IAHC Stakeholder Engagement Committee

• Serving as the Coordinator of the IAHC Recruitment and Retention Committee

• Assisting with various IAHC-wide certifications

• Performing other duties as assigned

The part-time Research Assistant will use the following software and applications: Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) as well as those specific to internal departmental operations (Data Management System, PAINS, Qualtrics, etc.).

Education and Experience: MS degree plus two or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional preferred qualifications include:

• Excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills

• Detailed-oriented and driven to provide excellent customer service

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

• Outstanding organization skills

• Demonstrated ability to be proactive and take initiative

This position will offer the opportunity for flexible work arrangements and be considered a remote or a hybrid position.

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

 

 

 

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosur