Research Specialist Intermediate

The Department of Public Health Sciences at the School of Medicine at the University of Virginia is currently seeking a motivated individual to act as a research specialist and administrator to support faculty research and projects. Specific tasks would include coordinating and implementing research activities, research management, data management, and supporting routine and non-routine program administrative activities.

Specific Responsibilities include:

• Assist with literature reviews and grant proposal preparation.
  
• Assist with grant report and manuscript preparation tasks.
  
• Assist with IRB applications.
  
• Assist with research management.
  
• Ensure completion of deliverables and adherence to timelines, track milestones and timelines across projects.
  
• Assist with writing standard operating procedures and other technical documents.
  
• Oversee the development of relevant project IRB submissions and manuals of operation, including submission to IRB and PIs for approval.
  
• Assist in routine office management tasks.
  
• Work directly with PI and other supervisory staff to help support routine and non-routine research activities.
  
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree; MPH or similar preferred
• At least three years of experience in behavioral, social, or public health research or practice. Advanced degree may be considered in lieu of experience
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Proficiency with computer software, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Proficiency with statistical analysis programs (including SAS, Stata, or R) and experience conducting simple statistical analyses
• Ability to understand research processes and procedures
• Experience with clinical research regulatory requirements and grant-funded projects, including experience with IRB submissions.
• Experience with REDCap data management is preferred
• Preference will be given to applicants with the ability to understand and apply knowledge from health data

This is a restricted position and continuation is dependent on funding and satisfactory performance

TO APPLY :

Complete an application online and attach:

• Cover letter to include your interest in the position and your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences
• Resume or CV

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For questions about the application process, please contact Rhiannon O’Coin, Senior Academic Recruiter, rmo2r@virginia.edu

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require walking some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

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