Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
1 day ago
Research Specialist Intermediate, Public Health Sciences

The Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) seeks a research specialist intermediate position.

The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Matthew Gurka, new Chair of PHS, as well as other investigators and project staff in the PHS department. Research experiences will span a number of initiatives across different areas of research, with a specific emphasis on maternal and child health research.  The candidate will be expected to contribute to a research program spanning multiple disciplines and departments.  The candidate can expect to participate in various types of research, such as lifestyle interventions, disparities research, community-based participatory research, implementation science, and general interdisciplinary team science.  

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: At least 3 years of relevant experience. Master's degree will be considered in lieu of experience. ​

Preferred Qualifications:

Interest and experience in community-based research and working with at-risk and diverse communities.

Interest in translational science and working with a multidisciplinary team of scientists.

Data management skills (e.g., REDCap).

Experience with IRB protocols, data use agreements (DUAs), and other research administrative tasks. 

Outstanding written and oral communication skills.

Creative, independent, and highly motivated, with the ability to interact professionally in both research and community environments.

This position is offered as a 12-month appointment, with the possibility of renewal based on satisfactory performance and the availability of funding.

This position will not sponsor applicants for work visa who meet the qualifications

This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. This is an Exempt (Or Non-Exempt) level, benefited position.  For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits. 

This position will remain open until filled.  The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.  A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

Physical Demands:

This position is located in Charlottesville, VA

 

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$57,000- $70,000. Based on education and experience.

 

To Apply:

Please apply through  Careers at UVA , and search for R0068252.

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs.'

Complete an application online with the following documents:

CV

Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.  Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

 

For questions about the application process, please contact Yelena Markazyan, Academic Recruiter at ym3mm@virginia.edu

 

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

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