Research Assistant III - Atlanta, United States - Morehouse School of Medicine

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    Description

    Morehouse School of Medicine Center for Maternal Health Equity seeks a Research Assistant to support activities associated with community-based participatory research and maternal health.

    Duties will include but not be limited to literature reviews, assisting with community advisory board, instrument development (observational protocols, interview guides, quantitative surveys), qualitative and quantitative data collection, collaborating with the project team (i.e., community-based organizations), and dissemination activities (manuscripts, conference abstracts, etc.).


    JOB DUTIES:


    Research assistants in maternal health will be involved in conducting interviews and surveys, organizing and managing databases, data analysis, assisting with grant applications, developing research protocols, and staying updated on relevant literature and advancements in the field.

    Additionally, they might participate in community outreach, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and assist in preparing research findings for presentations or conferences.

    Additional tasks as needed.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education


    • Bachelor's Degree required. Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university.

    Experience:

    • Minimum of one (1) year of related experience.
    • Desire to participate and understand community-based participatory research and maternal health equity.
    Preferred Qualifications Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link EEO Statement Summary


    Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.

    Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

    Job Duties

    Description of Job Duty

    Support in the development of research plans, study design, and statistical analysis plans for research and evaluation studies including but not limited to:


    • Development of program implementation skills.
    • Understanding of and contribution to the grant/contract submission process.
    • Peer-reviewed manuscript preparation and co-authorship
    • Professional conference exposure
    • Development of presentation skills.
    • Development of leadership skills.
    • Development of Collaboration skills.
    • Administrative tasks associated with Center initiatives
    The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

    Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements

    All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

    Immunization

    Immunization Requirements


    It is MSM's Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are required to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment.

    If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption.

    Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

    Posting Specific Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).


    • What is your highest level of completed education?
    • High School/GED
    • Associate's Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree
    • EdD, MD, PhD, DrPH, JD
    • Please provide your salary requirement. Do Not Enter Negotiable, a specified salary range is required. Not providing a salary requirement will result in your application being incomplete and will not be considered.
    (Open Ended Question)

    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents


    • Curriculum Vitae or Resume
    Optional Documents