The research coordinator will work closely with Dr. Hazzard to plan, conduct, and seek funding for multiple studies focused on food access and eating behaviors. Duties of this position may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Community engagement activities (e.g., helping facilitate youth advisory board meetings)
- Preparation of applications for the MSU institutional review board (IRB) and the local Community Ethics Review Board (CERB) to obtain approval for new studies
- Assistance in recruitment and planning for new studies
- Creating online surveys
- Qualitative and quantitative data collection
- Qualitative data analysis
- Assistance in preparing reports for sponsor, academic journals, and the community
- Assistance in grant writing
Some in-person work in Flint, MI (on average, less than 5 hours/week) will be required for community engagement activities and data collection. Three years of funding for this position are guaranteed, with the possibility of continuing beyond 3 years and moving into a full-time position pending securing additional funding.
This job requires knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired through a four year college degree program in a clinical field such as health or biological science and a minimum of one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in clinical and/or research; OR the job requires completion of an associate’s degree with clinical research coursework or an Allied Health degree and three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in clinical and/or research; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The job requires completion of required Institutional Review Board (IRB) training and certification within the first 30 days of employment.
- Knowledge and/or interest in one or more of the following areas: nutrition, food access, mental health, adolescent health
- A bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in health-related research
- Close attention to detail
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work productively as part of a team and independently
- Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
- Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in standard computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Office)
- Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 20 lbs
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
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This is an off-dated position funded until 12/31/2027 with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
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