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Closing Date:

02/26/2025
Type of Position:Other Health Care - Medical Ancillary Support
Job Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)
Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and familyHoliday, Vacation and Sick LeaveEducation discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMSBasic Life Insurance up to $50,000Career Training and Educational OpportunitiesMerchant DiscountsConcierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:CPH | HBHE CST Jones

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:The Principal Investigator is seeking a part-time (50% FTE) Student Employee to work on research projects that focus on identifying barriers to smoking cessation among adults who smoke menthol cigarettes. The Student Employee will gain experience conducting research with adults who smoke and experience in health disparities, mobile health (mHealth), and behavioral research. The Student Employee will assist the Principal Investigator/Project Leader on all aspects of the projects. The Student Employees will report to the Principal Investigator/Project Leader.
Qualifications:

​Must be currently enrolled as a student at a university or college within the Central Arkansas area.

Completed undergraduate degree and Master’s level courses in public health or related field.

Experience in health, public health; psychology, digital health, computer science, marketing research, or related field.

Must have a valid driver’s license and car transportation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders.

Willingness and directly learning and applying new skills

Commitment to excellence

Ability to work in a team and independently

Highly motivated; creative; critical thinking; resourceful and able to seek out information and answers on own

Responsible; high level of integrity; proactive; collaborative; and problem-solving skills.

Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

Must be willing to screen and recruit participants

Knowledge of tobacco prevention and control is a bonus.

Prior experience in working on surveys or focus groups/qualitative interviews is a bonus

Experience in developing PowerPoint and other scientific presentations is a bonus.

Preferred Qualifications

Completed undergraduate degree and Master's level courses in public health or related field

Experience in assisting with IRB applications and reporting and/or CLARA.

Experience in use of SPSS, MPlus, SAS, R, STATA, or other statistical packages.

Experience in the use of REDCap.

Experience in health, public health, pyschology, digital health, marketing research, or related field

Experience in conducting or analyzing qualitative data.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

Participate in research involving human subjects and secondary data analysis.

Responsible for participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, visits, retention, and informed consent/assent; and the coordination and collection of qualitative interviews, quantitative (surveys, mHealth surveys), and biospecimen/biological samples data.

Assist with the analysis, handling, storage, and shipping of qualitative, quantitative, and biospecimen data.

Establish and maintain accurate participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, contact, retention, and incentive records; keep track of, monitor, enter and summarize study data in REDCap and other databases; assist with mail.

Communicate with Principal Investigator/ Project Leader on study progress.

Synthesize data and work with the team to write reports.

Assist with outreach and communication to partners.

Complete standard paperwork on recruitment/enrollment progress.

Assist with the development of professional presentations and peer-reviewed manuscripts.

Participate in recruitment, screening, scheduling, visits, and retention. Enter and maintain recruitment, screening, and participant contact records.

Obtain informed consent/assent and assist with conducting interviews, note-taking, survey dissemination and administration, intervention development, and collection, storage, and shipment of biological samples. Data collection will occur across the state, including rural areas.

Participate in regular project meetings, trainings, provide updates on progress, and communicate regularly with study team on recruitment and data collection progress. Work with study team to problem-solve issues, develop appropriate solutions, and assist study team when needed. 

Work with study team to develop and implement secure systems for assuring the quality, confidentiality, and safety of the data and work with data manager to maintain appropriate study logs, records, and databases.

Work with the team to analyze qualitative and quantitative data, write papers, and prepare presentations.

Work with Investigator Team to develop regular reports of study progress and preliminary data.

Perform other duties may be assigned.

Salary Information:

$15.00/hour

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:Applicants must upload a resume to be considered for the position.

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:No Background Check Required

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Sitting, Standing, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Reaching, Stooping
Benefits Eligible:No