Research Associate ; psychology, public health, health studies, sociology

Research Associate 1 (psychology, public health, health studies, sociology) page is loaded## Research Associate 1 (psychology, public health, health studies, sociology) locations:
Coral Gables, FLtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R##
** Current Employees:
** If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click  to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this .The Research Associate 1 supports research activities under the direction of a principal investigator (Alyssa Lozano, PhD) or designee of the principal investigator.

Dr. Lozano’s research focuses on addressing HIV and behavioral health (mental health/substance use) disparities affecting key populations affected by the HIV epidemic, with a focus on Hispanic adolescents and using implementation science to achieve HIV health equity.

The position is full-time and in-person at the School of Nursing and Health Studies at the Coral Gables campus of the University of Miami.
** CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
** Understands, interprets, creates, and follows research protocols and procedures. Conducts literature searches as requested by the PI. Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice and in compliance with lab and IRB approved protocols. Collects data, recruits and retains participants in research studies, performs basic statistical analysis of collected data (as needed), facilitates various aspects of study participation such as scheduling appointments, consenting, and documenting completion of study visits.

Communicates with all members of the research team on a daily basis to provide study updates. Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research. Participates in the publication of significant results. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards to University assets.
* This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
*** CORE QUALIFICATIONS
***
* Education:

** Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (e.g., psychology, public health, health studies, sociology, nursing, or other related fields).
** Certification and Licensing:
** Not Applicable
*
* Experience:

** Prior research lab experience preferred but not required
** Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
*** Bilingual (English/Spanish) – required
* Skills in interacting in-person, via phone/text/email with local community members, service providers, and participants.
* Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
* Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
* Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
* Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
* Commitment to the University’s core values.
* Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
** DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
** The Research Associate 1 (RA1) will support the following projects:

Developing a Measure of Family Functioning:
This study is focused on develop a measure of family functioning behaviors that is tailored for Hispanic sexual minority adolescents, and predictive of their health, especially measures that consider how sexual orientation affects family functioning. The RA1 would help screen, consent, and maintain participant engagement throughout the study. The RA1 would also support the recruitment of participants by attending community events and coordinating with local organizations (e.g., attending staff meetings, online dissemination of study information, etc.).Overall

Support:
The RA1 may be asked to provide general support to the PI such as research team meeting coordination, support with onboarding student volunteers, scheduling participants, tracking participants through all stages of the research, data collection and management, maintaining the lab website, identifying recruitment events, and other support tasks as…