Research Associate 1 (psychology, public health, health studies, sociology)

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (e.g., psychology, public health, health studies, sociology, nursing, or other related fields).
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.

Nice To Haves

Prior research lab experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

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.
Recruit, screen, enroll, and consent prospective participants for research studies following detailed protocols and documenting all data collected accurately within REDCap.
Contribute to applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data, maintaining databases, etc.
Carry out research activities in accordance with IRB approved protocols.
Assist with developing, updating, and implementing standard operating procedures for projects.
Support the maintenance of a lab website to ensure that ongoing projects are publicly accessible and accurately represented.
Assist with preparing materials for IRB review and processing materials that have been IRB approved.
Ensure all research is undertaken according to good research practice and guidance.
Assist PI in interfacing with individuals who are supporting recruitment for specific projects such as hired consultants and contracted community organizations.
Support recruitment efforts (e.g., developing recruitment materials, conducting active community outreach – e.g., by identifying and visiting events, venues, and community organizations for recruitment of participants - as requested by supervisor)
Assist with participant exit interviews including coordination and facilitation.
Assist in coordinating ongoing relationships and building new relationships with community members (e.g., Hispanic families) and implementation partners (e.g., individuals involved in the delivery of behavioral health services) to carry out research projects. This includes following up with current and new partners to ensure meaningful participation of community and implementation partners in research activities.
Attend lab meetings and project-specific meetings to report on study recruitment, progress, and participant engagement.
Speak and write in both English and Spanish for most of the above responsibilities.