Position Information
| Role Code/Title | 59073 - Lab & Research Spec I |
|---|---|
| Position Number | H59073 |
| Working Title | Research Assistant |
| Recruitment Pool | All Applicants |
| Department | Social and Behavioral Health |
| Department Hiring Range | $12-15 |
| Campus | MCV Campus |
| Position Type | Hourly |
| Hours/Week | 10-20 |
| Normal work days | M-F |
| Normal work hours | |
| Job Category | Research |
| Does this position provide patient or clinical services to the VCU Health System? | No |
| Does this position require a pre-placement medical assessment? | No |
| Is any portion of this position grant-funded? | Yes - Continuation of this position depends on funding of the grant. |
| Sensitive Position | No |
| Resource Critical | Yes |
| Description of the Job | Position responsibilities include assisting with intervention implementation for a community engaged research project, the Wellness Engagement project, based in Petersburg, VA. Responsibilities include: • Maintaining research files • Coding qualitative data • Conduct statistical analysis • Data entry • Other research related duties as assigned |
| Qualifications | • Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, social sciences, public health or related field preferred • Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills • Excellent writing skills • Familiarity with the research process and principles of research design • Experience with survey research methods • Experience with conducting one-on-one interviews with research subjects preferred • Experience recruiting, screening, enrolling, and retaining diverse research participants • Experience with qualitative interviewing techniques • Knowledge of federal and state regulations and ethical guidelines related to human subjects research in a biomedical setting • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time management, and communication skills • Able to transcribe and code interview text • Previous experience with SPSS preferred |
| Job Open Date | 01/21/2015 |
| Must be open through | 01/21/2016 |
| Remove from posting on or before | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
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