Behavioral Science Professional Research Assistant (PRA) Level 1-35197Research FacultyDescriptionUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical CampusDepartment: CSPH-HSMP General OpsJob Title: Behavioral Science Professional Research Assistant (PRA) Level 1Position #:00828093 – Requisition #:35197Job Summary:ThePopulation Health Shared Resource (PHSR) – Behavioral Science Component at the University of Colorado Cancer Center has an opening for a full-time Behavioral Science Professional Research Assistant (PRA) – Level 1 who has experience with research project coordination, participant recruitment, qualitative research approaches, and survey methodology. PHSR – Behavioral Science Component supports research that involvespatient and community-focused methods such as qualitative methods (e.g., individual interviews and focus groups), survey design, accrual and data collection in clinic and community settings, medical record review and extraction, psychometrics, and participatory research.The position will assist with general project coordination needs, patient recruitment, and other duties as determined by study investigators.This position will also work in clinical cancer and community-based settings tosupport qualitative data collection, coding, and possibly survey development, regulatory needs, analysis, and reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience with behavioral research study management, patient recruitment and retention, especially among Spanish-speaking populations, qualitative data collection and coding, mixed methods research, working on interdisciplinary teams, and experience with supporting institutional review board protocol development for behavioral research studies.Key Responsibilities:Data collection activities with a variety of individuals (e.g., patients, caregivers/family members, clinicians/staff, and community members) including:Recruiting, consenting, and compensating study participants, specifically Spanish-speaking participantsEngaging with community partner groupsConducting and leading qualitative interviews/focus groupsProject coordination, including scheduling and attending meetings with project investigators and staffData management, including both qualitative and quantitative dataAssisting with institutional review board applications, amendments, and continuing review of documents for study projects and other cancer center research regulatory processes like the protocol review and monitoring systemAssisting with data analysis tasks, including coding, codebook development, reporting and summarizing, and running of queries in ATLAS.ti© or other softwareEditing manuscripts for journal format requirements and submitting manuscripts or reports for publication in conjunction with investigatorsAssisting in poster and presentation formatting and design for conference presentationsProgramming and survey development in REDCapWork LocationWhy Join Us:Hybrid– this role is eligible for a hybrid scheduleof 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.The Colorado School of Public Health is a collaborative endeavor involving the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz), Colorado State University (CSU), and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). The Colorado School of Public Health is the first and only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top tier faculty and students from across the country, and providing vital contributions towards ensuring our region’s health and wellbeing. Collaboratively formed in 2008 by CU Anschutz, CSU and UNC, the Colorado School of Public Health provides education programs including a Master’s concentration in global health, innovative research that places the School in the top 20 in NIH funding among Schools of Public Health, and community service that addresses public health issues including chronic disease, access to healthcare, climate and environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, population mental health, ONE HEALTH and injuries for Rocky Mountain region, nationally and globally. The School is committed to diversity and inclusion in its faculty, staff, administration, and student body. The School intentionally builds the public health infrastructure toward health equity and the elimination of health disparities for all communities.The ColoradoSPH aims to build a diverse and representative academic community that recognizes the importance of social, economic, health, and environmental justice. We strive to promote equity, diversity, and to be a model of inclusive excellence.As a tri-campus partnership, ColoradoSPH stands with academic, practice, and community partners nationwide to condemn racism, injustice, and inequity. Please click here to learn more about our equity, diversity, and inclusion commitment statement and plan to dismantle structural racism: https://coloradosph.cuanschutz.edu/about-us/diversity-inclusive-excellence .The University of Colorado Cancer Center is Colorado’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, a distinction recognizing its outstanding contributions to research, clinical trials, prevention, and cancer control. The CU Cancer Center’s vision is to “prevent and conquer cancer. Together.” We do this through our mission statement of “uniting our community to overcome cancer through innovation, discovery, prevention, early detection, multidisciplinary care, and education.” Our more than 300 renowned physicians and researchers conduct patient-centered research to develop innovative, state-of-the-art technologies, and treatments. Our expertise across cancer types helps us provide world-class treatment for common cancers, while offering hope for many patients with difficult or aggressive tumors who have struggled to find treatment options elsewhere.Why work for the University?We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:Medical: Multiple plan optionsDental: Multiple plan optionsAdditional Insurance: Disability, Life, VisionRetirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross payPaid Time Off: Accruals over the yearVacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)Holiday Days: 10/yearTuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campusesECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail serviceThere are many additional perks & programs with theCU Advantage.Diversity and Equity:The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities,persons within the LGBTQ+ communityand all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.Bachelor’s degree in health-related field or a related discipline (psychology, sociology, anthropology)Preferred Qualifications:One (1) year professional level work experience in research or health services such as behavioral science, public health, or health services researchBilingual in Spanish, written and oralExperience with REDCapExperience preparing protocols for the institutional review board (IRB)Experience with reference management softwarePrevious experience in research/evaluation project coordinationExperience with recruitment and enrollment of research participantsProficiency with qualitative data management software, such as ATLAS.ti©, NVivo©, and SPSSExperience with qualitative research data collection, including conducting interviews and coding dataKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Comfortable working with patients, caregivers/family members, clinicians, and community partnersHighly organized and attentive to detail with excellent oral and competent written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsProficient with Microsoft Office software suiteTeam-oriented and able to work well in multidisciplinary teams, as well as self-motivated and able to work independentlyAbility to operate effectively and efficiently according to the needs and demands of concurrent projectsAbility to represent the University, Cancer Center, and PHSR in a professional and positive mannerHow to Apply:For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the positionCurriculum vitae / ResumeThree to Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email addressAcademic writing sampleApplications are accepted electronically ONLY atwww.cu.edu/cu-careers.Questions should be directed to: Elizabeth Molina Kuna[email protected]Screening of Applications Begins:Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received byOctober 21st , 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.Anticipated Pay Range:The starting salary range (or hiring range ) for this position has been established asHIRING RANGE:$48,410 – $55,410The above salary range (or hiring range ) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.Total Compensation Calculator:http://www.cu.edu/node/153125ADA Statement:The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at[email protected].Background Check Statement:TheUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campusis dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.Vaccination Statement:CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and othervaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.Application Materials Required:Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References, Additional Attachments – Refer to Application Materials Instructions BelowJob Category:FacultyPrimary Location:AuroraDepartment:U0001 — Anschutz Med Campus or Denver-21439 – CSPH-HSMP General OpsSchedule:Full-timePosting Date:Oct 15, 2024Unposting Date:OngoingPosting Contact Name:Elizabeth Molina KunaPosting Contact Email:[email protected]Position Number:00828093
