| A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. Position Summary: The Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine (CBSSM) seeks 1-2 skilled and highly self-motivated individuals to support multiple faculty investigators in grant funded research projects. Projects include, but are not limited to (prior knowledge or experience in these topic areas is not required): Michigan Medicine values a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to the development of a positive and inclusive environment. The Research Specialist will coordinate with principal investigators and research teams in planning, implementing, organizing, and reporting project activities. Using both qualitative and quantitative research methods, the Research Specialist will conduct and supervise data collection and verification; perform data analysis, and interpret results. This position will entail working on multiple projects with multiple investigators. Responsibilities include: Day-to-day project management: - Track project aims and progress, comparing it against project timelines and benchmarks to maintain project standards
- Manage meeting schedules and project timelines for diverse research project teams
- May supervise research and support personnel, including training, assignment of tasks, and ensuring adherence to project timelines and standards
- Prepare documents for human subjects approval, including informed consent forms, institutional review board (IRB) applications, amendments and continuing reviews, in a timely manner and in accordance with all regulations
Data collection: - Develop and pilot-test quantitative survey instruments
- Develop and pilot-test qualitative interview guides
- Develop working protocols, data collection forms, and tracking databases in Qualtrics, REDCap, and Excel
- Coordinate and conduct data collection and evaluation activities including recruitment, enrollment, and retention of research participants and administration of surveys in person, online, by mail, or phone
- Recruitment of patient research participants at health clinics
- Conduct semi-structured interviews
Data management: - Track research participants and maintain accurate and detailed study records
- Oversee and conduct data management tasks such as entering and cleaning data
Data analysis: - Conduct qualitative coding and analysis of interviews
- Assist with quantitative survey data analysis and interpretation of results
Financial management: - Perform financial management activities including monitoring of project expenditures to ensure adherence to project budget
- Research, recommend, and purchase equipment and supplies
- Coordinate the payment of research participants
Dissemination: - Assist with the dissemination of results
- Draft, proofread, and edit documents, including manuscripts sections, presentations, and reports
- Conduct literature searches and summarize the medical literature on specific topics, as relevant to existing grants and development of new ones
Schedule/Travel: - This position may involve some work in the evenings or weekends
- This position may involve travel throughout the state of Michigan
The ideal candidates will show personal initiative in managing work assignments by organizing, independently prioritizing work, and completing tasks while meeting deadlines. The ability to work independently as well as part of a team and regularly exercise sound judgment in the execution of research protocols is a must. We are seeking candidates who fully understand the issues of confidentiality and privacy in the conduct of research. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Research Area Specialist Intermediate): - Bachelor’s Degree in a field of social science (e.g. anthropology, psychology, sociology, social work, public health)
- 4-5 years of human subjects research experience
- Previous experience managing the day-to-day operations of one or more moderately complex research projects
- Previous experience or training in social science data collection methods and survey research
- Demonstrated previous experience and proficiency in qualitative interviewing
- Previous financial management experience with sponsored (e.g. grant funded) awards
- Previous experience and proficiency in collecting, managing, and conducting analysis of quantitative and qualitative research data
- Flexibility in scheduling, as some evening or weekend hours may occasionally be required
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Research Area Specialist Associate): - Bachelor’s Degree in a field of social science (e.g. anthropology, psychology, sociology, social work, public health)
- 1-3 years of human subjects research experience
- Previous experience or training in social science data collection methods and survey research
- Demonstrated previous experience and proficiency in qualitative interviewing
- Previous experience and proficiency in collecting, managing, and conducting analysis of quantitative and qualitative research data
- Flexibility in scheduling, as some evening or weekend hours may be occasionally required
- Master’s Degree in a field of social science (e.g. anthropology, psychology, sociology, social work, public health)
- Previous supervisory experience
- Previous experience with behavioral interventions and/or clinical trials
- Previous experience co-authoring manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication
- Previous experience and proficiency using qualitative and quantitative data analysis software programs (i.e. NVivo, MAXQDA, Dedoose, SPSS, or Stata).
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society. The mission of the Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine (CBSSM) is to be the premier intellectual gathering place of clinicians, social scientists, bioethicists, and all others interested in improving individual and societal health through scholarship and service. CBSSM is a "home" for anyone interested in using empiracal social science methods to improve health care decisions and the ethical practice of medicine. Visit our website at http://cbssm.med.umich.edu/ for more information about our Center. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. |
