Researcher 5 – MK-MDT Senior Research Associate

Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team (MK-MDT) conducts research on dementia and its associated risks and co-morbidities in collaboration with Indigenous and rural communities in the Great Lakes Region.  Our modern facilities have been thoughtfully constructed to foster team science approaches to research and well-being. The MK-MDT works collaboratively with Faculty Investigators from the Department of Family Medicine and Biobehavioral Health, and academic and community research partners in the US and Canada. This position will report to the Executive Director and will be assigned to assist with Indigenous and rural aging and dementia research and project development.

*This position is located on site at Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team, 624 E. 1st St., Suite 201 Duluth MN*

Responsibilities

Research Activities (75%)

• Lead, oversee and assist with qualitative data analysis including the application of various theoretical frameworks to existing qualitative data sets.
• Develop academic manuscripts and presentations (posters and powerpoint).
• Attend conferences and present research findings.
• Assume a lead role in preparing research proposals, grant applications and IRB applications.
• Conduct literature reviews.
• Assist with project coordination and management of project timelines and deliverables.
• Work collaboratively with staff and community partners to support the MK-MDT vision of healthy aging in Indigenous and rural populations.
• Work with community-based researchers and assist with data collection including at times, assisting in recruitment and screening of research participants.
• Assist the Executive Director with special projects.
• Attend team meetings, take notes and track tasks.
• Other administrative duties as needed.

Community Engagement (25%)

• Coordinate and assist facilitating research meetings with community partners.
• Track and report project activities and update research team and community partners.
• Prepare briefing notes, background reports, presentations, and other meeting materials for community partner meetings.
• On-going community engagement activities to support research collaborations with community partners.
• Represent the MK-MDT, faculty and research projects at community events such as conferences, health fairs and wellness events.
• Serve on committees as requested representing the MK-MDT.

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required qualifications:

• Advanced degree with research experience
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel, including overnight, to locations in Minnesota and to national and international conferences

Preferred qualifications

• PhD in Health Science, Public Health, Neuro/Clinical/Community Psychology, Social Sciences (Medical Sociology, Medical Anthropology, American Indigenous Studies, or Community Health) or other Health Related Discipline
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a research role
• Experience with qualitative and Indigenous research methods
• Experience related to research projects with Indigenous and/or rural communities.
• Knowledge and understanding of the health of older adults and/or age-related neurological conditions
• Peer-reviewed publication record
• Project coordination and data management skills
• Data analysis experience
• Knowledge and awareness of community-based participatory research
• Experience in the area of intervention design or implementation science
• Experience drafting or writing grant applications, ethics protocols and research reports

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