Research Specialist II

SDSU Research Foundation • San Diego, CA

14d • Remote

About The Position

Dr. Keith Horvath in the Department of Psychology at San Diego State University is seeking one fulltime Research Specialist II position for a newly-funded five year study to test an intervention to improve pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) adherence among young adults at risk for HIV. The intervention includes a mobile application and coaching sessions, and will be delivered remotely to young adults in the United States. The Research Specialist II position will oversee the daily operations of activities, including intervention content creation, coordinating with outside stakeholders, study implementation, assisting with regulatory compliance (e.g., yearly reporting, IRB reporting), and other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to interact effectively with internal and external colleagues and study participants
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to display organization, set and meet deadlines, display detail orientation, possess good judgment and common sense
• Ability to work independently and carry out assignments with or without detailed instructions
• Knowledge of health research and research methods
• Knowledge of, and a high level of cultural sensitivity to, young adults at risk for HIV
• Ability to create and manage intervention content for HIV prevention trials
• Knowledge of computers, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, e-mail, and internet
• Ability to complete all necessary human subjects and project-related trainings
• Ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures
• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in technical research or statistical work experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Science, Public Health or related area
• Knowledge of grant proposal, summary reports and progress reports
• Proficiency with online survey (e.g, Qualtrics) and participant management (e.g., RedCap) tools
• Proficiency and demonstrated skills with one or more statistical software packages (SPSS, R, Stata)

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day oversight of the project: 85%
• Regularly communicating with the PIs and study staff regarding study progress
• Attending weekly study team meetings
• Creating intervention content for the mobile application and coaching sessions
• Coordinating the development of the mobile application
• Conducting participant study visits and payments
• Communicating with participants regarding study activities
• Tracking and managing study site activities and timelines
• Coordinating the development and programming of study measures
• Other study activities as needed
• Managing study-related payments and invoices
• Regulatory compliance and reporting: 15%
• Assisting with grant progress reports
• Assisting the PIs in the creation and maintenance of study protocols
• Maintaining IRB approvals
• Maintaining the data sharing and management plan

Benefits

• Equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment
• Equal access to resources and support
• Compliance with various civil rights acts and laws

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree