Research Specialist II
Overview
Dr. Keith Horvath in the Department of Psychology at San Diego State University is seeking one fulltime Research Specialist II position for a newly-funded five year study to test an intervention to improve pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) adherence among young adults at risk for HIV. The intervention includes a mobile application and coaching sessions, and will be delivered remotely to young adults in the United States. More information about the study can be found here: here.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Research Specialist II position will oversee the daily operations of activities, including intervention content creation, coordinating with outside stakeholders, study implementation, assisting with regulatory compliance (e.g., yearly reporting, IRB reporting), and other responsibilities as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Day-to-day oversight of the project
- Regularly communicating with the PIs and study staff regarding study progress
- Attending weekly study team meetings
- Creating intervention content for the mobile application and coaching sessions
- Coordinating the development of the mobile application
- Conducting participant study visits and payments
- Communicating with participants regarding study activities
- Tracking and managing study site activities and timelines
- Coordinating the development and programming of study measures
- Other study activities as needed
Qualifications
- Knowledge and abilities: Ability to interact effectively with internal and external colleagues and study participants; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to display organization, set and meet deadlines, display detail orientation, possess good judgment and common sense; ability to work independently and carry out assignments with or without detailed instructions; knowledge of health research and research methods; knowledge of, and a high level of cultural sensitivity to, young adults at risk for HIV; knowledge of creating and managing intervention content for HIV prevention trials; knowledge of computers, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, e-mail, and internet; ability to complete all necessary human subjects and project-related trainings; ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.
- Education & Experience: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university; two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in technical research or statistical work experience; preferred qualifications and special skills: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Science, Public Health or related area; knowledge of grant proposal, summary reports and progress reports; proficiency with online survey (e.g, Qualtrics) and participant management (e.g., RedCap) tools; proficiency and demonstrated skills with one or more statistical software packages (SPSS, R, Stata).
Additional Applicant Information
Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire. Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).
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