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    Senior Research Assistant, Biomedical and Health Informatics, UMKC School of Medicine 90378 - Kansas City, United States - University of Missouri System

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    University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Biomedical and Health Informatics

    Job Description


    This position will be responsible for managing a county-wide initiative focused on conducting community-clinics and assisting with health prevention programming, particularly in the areas of diabetes prevention and maternal and child health.

    The Sr. Research Assistant will work with the Principal Investigator, Project Director, Statistician and Data Manager on this initiative.

    The Sr.

    Research Assistant will ensure logistics and reporting information is collected and supplies/materials, initial and booster trainings, and technical assistance are provided to community and health partners.

    The Sr.

    Research Assistant will also conduct participant recruitment, enrollment, and survey data collection with our initiative partners along with coordinating launch and implementation of programs with initiative partners, health leaders, and academic researchers from multiple institutions.

    Additionally, this position will assist with preparing community data and status reports for the initiative and for community, government, and scientific partners and audiences.


    The person in this position will also assist the Principal Investigator and Project Director with developing and maintaining IRB application materials and will provide support for NIH and foundation grants (e.g., grant application preparation, update of clinical trial information, manuscript submission in NIHMS portal).

    S/he will also assist with maintaining project websites.

    The Sr.

    Research Assistant will contribute to writing and submitting manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals and abstracts for conference presentations, which will include some entry-level data analysis.

    There is an expectation that this position will serve as a lead and co-author on these scholarly products.

    Because our research is community-based, the Sr.

    Research Assistant must be able to work some evenings and weekends, as our goal is to meet our community partners at their sites and at times when they are convening the community members they serve.

    Candidates should be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, oral/written communication skills, and have the ability to work independently. The candidate should also have excellent interpersonal skills.

    Qualifications


    • Master's degree or higher is required.
    • Data management and statistical analysis experience.
    • Proficient competency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook and willingness to learn other software applications.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Proficiency using SPSS and/or SAS and experience using REDCap as a database managing system.
    • Experience in conducting health promotion research, especially with underserved and minority communities, and working with faith-based populations.
    Anticipated Hiring Range

    The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $55,000 - $70,000 annually.


    Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

    Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

    Application Materials

    For consideration, you must apply online at , click in Academic Positions (Job Opening ID


    Please combine all application materials (application form, personal letter of interest and applicable experience with accompanying curriculum vitae and a current list of references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document not to exceed 11MB and upload as your resume attachments.

    Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

    Full-Time (FTE 1.0), benefit eligible, unranked/non-tenure track academic position.

    If you are experiencing technical problems, please email

    For questions about the position, please contact including the Job Identification number 50810 and name of the position.

    Other Information

    Our research team is passionate about community-engaged research and serving the greater Kansas City area, Jackson County, and beyond.

    We are excited about brining someone on board who will take initiative to solve problems, contribute out-of-the box thinking to project meetings, find new effective and efficient ways to execute our work, can present at national scientific conferences and in front of large community audiences, and wear a birthday hat on their special day.

    Benefit Eligibility

    This position is eligible for University benefits.

    As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.

    For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at

    Values Commitment

    We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success.

    Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement.

    This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.


    In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.

    This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations.

    For more information, visit or call Human Resources at

    To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at

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