Research Associate I (Hourly) - Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform surveys, interviews, observations or uses other methods according to established research protocols.
• Prepare data for analysis and execute details of studies.
• Perform analysis and document results.
• May conduct literature searches.
• Order study supplies and maintain inventories.
• Maintain detailed records of results and prepare written reports.
• Maintain and process required paperwork.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Attend community events on weekdays and weekends to identify eligible families for workshops implementing an evidence-based HIV prevention curriculum.
• Establish relationships with community-based organizations serving the target population to nurture partnerships.
• Inform families, including mothers, daughters (ages 13-24), and male caregivers (fathers, grandfathers, older brothers, cousins, and uncles) about the IMAGE project through one-on-one interactions and collective speaking opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with other project staff to recruit, enroll, and retain potential research program participants, including attending weekly project meetings.
• Lead a recruitment team consisting of independent recruiters in the community supporting IMAGE.
• Complete required training and compliance modules (i.e., CITI IRB, HIPAA).
• Act professionally in all capacities (i.e., dress, behavior, and attitude), especially in representing IMAGE in community settings and building relationships.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field required.
• Knowledge of fundamental research concepts, practices and procedures.
• Experience teaching and/or working with adolescents and or young adults in a youth agency setting, other community health center, or social service.
• Knowledge of reproductive health, STIs, and HIV/AIDS prevention.
• Candidate must be able to work independently and collaborate with others, autonomously managing a recruitment team of hourly contractors for IMAGE.
• Experience working with marginalized communities and communicating health topics with empathy.

Benefits

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits, which include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.