[Jobs] research specialist - several levels - Northwestern

[Leora Lawton]

> Job opening for Res Assist or Assoc Prof to coordinate new multilevel

> study of HIV and SUDs among young MSM

>

> There is a job opening for a Research Assistant or Associate Professor

> or Research Scientist (depending on interests and qualifications) at

> the IMPACT Program<http://www.impact.northwestern.edu/> at

> Northwestern University. Please forward to anyone who you think might

> be a strong candidate. The hire will be coordinating a newly funded

> large cohort study of young MSM in Chicago that integrates multilevel

> determinants of HIV and substance use (biomedical, developmental,

> dyadic, network, structural). Given the multilevel perspective the

> investigative team incudes scientists with backgrounds in psychology,

> virology, developmental science, statistics, and network science and

> as such the new hire can come from any of these backgrounds. We are

> particularly interested in candidates with several years of experience

> coordinating clinical research.

>

> http://www.impactprogram.org/about-impact/job-announcement/

>

> Research Assistant Professor or Research Associate Professor We are

> recruiting for a research faculty position in Medical Social Sciences,

> a department within Northwestern University's Feinberg School of

> Medicine. The Department provides a unique scientific home for applied

> researchers who integrate biomedical and social science approaches to

> improvement of health and health care delivery across the lifespan.

>

> The research faculty member will join the IMPACT LGBT Health and

> Development Program<http://www.impactprogram.org/> - founded and

> directed by Dr. Brian Mustanski. The IMPACT Program conducts

> translational and community-engaged research that improves the health

> of the LGBT community, with a particular focus on HIV prevention in

> youth. It also seeks to develop the clinical research capacity of the

> community. Since 2008, IMPACT has been the home to over a dozen

> federal- and foundation-funded research and training projects. The

> IMPACT Program's multidisciplinary team includes 6 doctoral-level

> scientists, multiple masters' level staff, a team of data managers,

> and full-time program managers and assistants for research and

> administrative support.

>

> The research faculty member will serve as the Project Director for a

> recently funded study that will build a dynamic dyadic-network cohort

> of young MSM. The goal of this project is to apply a "next generation"

> multilevel model to understand a syndemic among a cohort of young MSM

> and inform "high-impact" HIV prevention that integrates the best from

> the biomedical and behavioral sciences. The Project Director will be

> involved with all phases of the project from design to deliverables,

> will identify critical tasks and personnel required to complete

> projects successfully, and will monitor project status and ensure that

> tasks and deliverables are completed on time.

>

> Specific Responsibilities:

> Hire, train, and supervise project staff, including the Biomedical

> Coordinator, Scheduling & Retention Coordinator, and Interview

> Coordinator Direct day-to-day operations of the project: (1) drafting

> and adapting research and IRB protocols; (2) overseeing participant

> recruitment and retention; (3) overseeing data collection; and (4)

> assuring compliance with all data collection standards Manage project

> budgets, track expenditures, and fulfill reporting requirements

> Coordinate with the Scientific Advisory Board and the Community

> Advisory Board Disseminate study findings through trainings with local

> CBOs and through the IMPACT Program website; Possibilities exist for

> participating in the preparation of journal publications and

> presenting findings at regional and national meetings Conduct and lead

> project planning meetings and/or conference calls when required

> Develop new skills as needed to meet project demands Minimum

> Qualifications:

>

> Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent and a minimum of

> 2 years of relevant research experience in a medical or social science

> research environment Minimum 1-2 years of experience with project

> coordination including scientific proposals, budgets, contracts and

> tracking of project timelines Ability to plan, direct and coordinate a

> research project proposal, needing minimal direction in addressing

> day-to-day tasks Ability to manage competing priorities Ability in

> high-level problem solving Effective written and verbal communication

> skills Ability to communicate effectively one-to-one, in small groups

> and in public speaking contexts.

> Preferred Qualifications:

> More than 5 years experience in a medical or social science research

> environment including experience in study design, project

> coordination, and data analysis Experience working with

> multidisciplinary teams of researchers Experience in HIV research,

> research with YMSM, and/or LGBT health Experience with longitudinal

> research.

> Methodological skills relevant to the project, particularly: network

> science, longitudinal or dyadic data analysis.

> Application:

>

> To apply: Please send a curriculum vitae and a detailed cover letter

> outlining your relevant experience, training, and skills to Brian

> Mustanski, Ph.D., c/o of Robin Morrissey. Email (preferred):

> mss at northwestern.edu<mailto:mss at northwestern.edu> Fax: 312-503-4800;

> Mail: Department of Medical Social Sciences, Feinberg School of

> Medicine, Northwestern University, 625 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2700,

> Chicago, IL 60611. Apply by May 16, 2014.

>

> The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and

> experience.

>

> Northwestern University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity

> Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is

> contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

>

> IMPACT Program Diversity Statement: Northwestern University and

> IMPACT's commitment to diversity is critical to our mission of

> advancing access to excellence in academic programs, world-class

> research, and health programs. Engagement in discrimination or

> harassment against any person because of race, color, sex, religion,

> national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military service,

> disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression will

> not be tolerated. Through its work, the IMPACT Program advances the

> health and wellbeing of LGBT individuals. Staff and trainees should

> expect to find a diversity of sexual orientations and gender

> identities among IMPACT staff, trainees, research participants, and in

> outreach experiences. We highlight the importance of respecting and

> valuing this aspect of diversity among staff and trainees.


-- 
Leora Lawton PhD
Executive Director
Berkeley Population Center
350K Barrows Hall
(of) 510-643-1270
(m) 510-928-7572
www.popcenter.berkeley.edu
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