Research Area Specialist Intermediate

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest and experience working in research and/or community engagement.

Job Summary

The CASCADE Lab in the Department of Epidemiology at the U-M School of Public Health is seeking a Project Manager. We currently have multiple field studies, including the Michigan and Cancer Research on the Environment Study (MI-CARES) and Surviving Ovarian Cancer: Innovation, Advancement and Living Well (SOC:IAL). The person in the role will work with the team to meet project goals.

Responsibilities*

• Participates in recruitment, data collection, biospecimen ascertainment, and retention efforts.
• Works with community stakeholders, the community advisory board, and the scientific advisory board to ensure all groups are engaged.
• Prepares Institutional Review Board applications, amendments, and other reporting documentation and prepares and completes activities for data/material transfer agreements.
• Foster and maintain partnerships across Michigan with community groups, health care institutions, non-profit organizations, and others. Develop community outreach and engagement activities for MI-CARES and other studies in order to build and strengthen community ties.
• Plan and execute community-wide partnered activities including health education, awareness raising, and resource-sharing. Collaborate with state and local agencies and community groups to carry out community outreach and engagement activities.
• Manage the MI-CARES, SOC:IAL, and other social media presence. Develop and post MI-CARES, SOC:IAL, and other website content, including quarterly newsletters, infographics, and state and national news and events related to our studies.
• Participate in data review and data management and analysis, including geocoding and/or acquisition of community level data (e.g. through NaNDA).
• Other activities as needed.

Required Qualifications*

• A master's degree in epidemiology, public health, or a related discipline and four to five years experience in research or public health is required. Requirements for the Associate level include a bachelor's degree with 1-3 years of experience.
• Independent problem solver and willing and able to work as part of a high functioning team.
• Experience with project implementation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, accurate and deadline driven; excellent organizational skills; ability to work independently and pro-actively and handle multiple simultaneous projects with competing deadlines.
• Comfortable with speaking and presenting health/environment-related materials to individuals and small and large groups.
• Experience working with diverse communities.
• Ability to move equipment and materials weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Flexible hours with ability to work occasional weekends and evenings, as well as overnight travel throughout Michigan.

Desired Qualifications*

• Spanish or Arabic speaking proficiency.
• Demonstrated experience working with African American and other underrepresented minority populations in the state of Michigan.
• Experience working with Qualtrics

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

The position will be on-site.

Underfill Statement

The position may be underfilled at the Associate level based on the qualifications of the selected candidate. The salary range for the Associate level is $44,200 - 54,600, and the salary range for the Intermediate level is $54,149 - 66,890.

Additional Information

The position is term-limited for one year, with possibility of extension depending on performance and funding.

Michigan Public Health is seeking a dynamic staff member with a commitment to contributing to a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all members of our community.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

253411

Working Title

Research Area Specialist Intermediate

Job Title

Research Area Specialist Inter

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

School Pub Health

Department

Epidemiology Department

Posting Begin/End Date

8/20/2024 - 9/03/2024

Salary

$54,149.00 - $66,890.00

Career Interest

Research