STRIVE Project Director and Qualitative Researcher Scientist

Research Foundation of The City University of New York•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is seeking a highly skilled and passionate individual to fill the role of Project Director and Qualitative Research Scientist for the "Social Contact-Based Brief Video Interventions To Reduce Stigma and Improve Engagement in HIV Prevention and Care and Mental Health Care for Youth Living with and Vulnerable to HIV (STRIVE)" project. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of intersectionally tailored brief videos aimed at reducing public and internalized HIV stigma and increasing HIV prevention, HIV care, and mental health treatment-seeking among young sexual minority men living with or vulnerable to HIV. The STRIVE project utilizes youth co-development, randomized testing (crowdsourcing and social-media delivery), implementation science, and Instagram dissemination to measure efficacy and real-world engagement.

Requirements

In progress or completed PhD or Master's in epidemiology, public health, psychology, or similar.
Proven experience in qualitative research methods, particularly in sensitive topics.
Strong project management skills, with a focus on ethical research practices.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Already authorized to work in the United States.
H1B sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Based in New York or the Northeast of the US.
Expertise in aspects of HIV prevention and treatment research, mental health.
Extensive knowledge of research design, data collection, quality control, and research compliance.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day study progress on ongoing studies, including the launch and completion of the survey, developing standard operating procedures and other study protocols.
Work closely with the PI and collaborators to perform research and related support activities, including development, implementation, and management of research projects, and preparation of drafts of regulatory protocols and progress reports, manuscripts, budgets, and grant applications.
Responsible for data management and preliminary qualitative analysis.
Collaborate and coordinate with STRIVE team colleagues at CUNY, Columbia University, NYU, and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Oversee and train data collectors conducting data collection in the field.
Facilitate recurring conference calls with relevant stakeholders to discuss study progress and study activities.
Coordinate administrative tasks for the investigator, including protocol amendment changes and preparation of IRB documents for the regulatory specialist.
Other duties as assigned.