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Type of Position:
Researchers
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
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 $50000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position please click theApply link/button.
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Department:
CPH HBHE CST Jones
Departments Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Center for the Study of Tobacco at the UAMS College of Public Health is seeking a fulltime 100 FTE) Research Assistant to work on a research project that focuses on identifying barriers to smoking cessation among adults who use menthol cigarettes. The Research Assistant will gain experience in conducting research with adults who smoke as well as experience in health disparities mobile health (mHealth) and behavioral research. The Research Assistant will assist the Principal Investigator/Project Leader on all aspects of the projects. The Research Assistant will report to the Principal Investigator/Project Leader.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in psychology health sciences public health or related field plus three 3 years of research experience required.
Research experience in statistical analyses health public health digital health health sciences computer science and marketing research may also be considered.
Must have a valid drivers license and car transportation.
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 on own.
Responsible; high level of integrity; proactive; collaborative; and problemsolving 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.
Experience in assisting with IRB applications and reporting and/or CLARA.
Experience in the use of SPSS MPlus SAS R STATA or other statistical packages.
Experience in the use of REDCap.
Experience in conducting or analyzing qualitative data
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree.
Experience in working on psychology public health or healthrelated projects.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Participate in research involving human subjects and secondary data analysis.
Responsible for participant recruitment screening scheduling visits retention and informed consent; and the coordination and collection of qualitative (interviews) quantitative (surveys mHealth surveys) and biospecimen/biological samples (saliva) 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 the Principal Investigator (PI)/ Project Leader 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 peerreviewed 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 and assist with conducting interviews notetaking survey dissemination and administration development of assessments and interventions and collection storage and shipment of biological samples.
Participate in regular project meetings and trainings provide updates on progress and communicate regularly with the study team on recruitment and data collection progress.
Work with the study team to problemsolve issues develop appropriate solutions and assist the study team when needed.
Work with the study team to develop and implement secure systems for assuring the quality confidentiality and safety of the data and work with the 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.
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 for any recruiting relatedquestions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Preemployment Screening Requirements:
No Background Check Required
This position is subject to preemployment 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 nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Lifting Pulling Pushing Sitting Standing Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Crawling Kneeling Reaching Stooping
Benefits Eligible:
YesEmployment Type
Full-Time
