The School of Public Health Division of Epidemiology and Community Health is seeking applications for a full-time Research Professional 1 (8352P1).

The School of Public Health (SPH) is committed to antiracism and anti-oppression and welcomes you to join us in our pursuit of building equity and driving justice. We particularly encourage applications from those who belong to groups that have been historically underrepresented in our School, including those who are American Indian, Black, Indigenous, and people of color, those with disabilities, veterans, and those from LGBTQIA+ communities.

Starting Pay Range:

• $21.64 - $25.00/hour ($45,011 - $52,000/year)
• Dependent upon the selected candidate's relevant qualifications, experience, and internal
  equity.

Work Arrangements: The University of Minnesota endorses a "Work. With Flexibility." and we offer a flexible work environment that meets the needs of our students, faculty, staff, and partners we serve. This work will be conducted in-person at the Epidemiology Clinical Research Center (ECRC), located at 1100 S. Washington Ave Suite 201, Minneapolis, MN 55415.

Overview
The purpose of this position is to collect research study data among participants of the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study, and the Aging and Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders (ACHIEVE) Study. ARIC is a study of individuals, now aged 80-100 years, who have been followed for over 35 years to better understand risk factors for cardiovascular disease, dementia, and other chronic conditions. ACHIEVE is a randomized controlled trial designed to determine if treating hearing loss in older adults reduces cognitive decline. This position will be a 50/50 split between both studies, but there is significant overlap between the two. Training on all data collection activities will be provided.

Position Responsibilities:
40% Perform cognitive testing

• Conduct cognitive function tests according to study protocol.
• Monitor study reports for cognitive alerts and coordinate follow-up interviews as required by study protocol.

40% Perform other clinical data collection

• Consent participants to take part in the clinic visit.
• Collect data such as logging medications, physical function testing, blood pressure, anthropometric measurements, and
  general interviews.
• Travel off-site to conduct data collection at other campus locations or in participants' homes.
• Entry of data according to study protocol.

10% Serve as a resource for specific data collection component

• Under the direction of the Study Coordinators, serve as the staff resource for a specific data collection component (e.g. activity
  monitors).
• Participate in study-wide conference calls related to the specific exam component.

2.5% Maintain equipment and space, according to study protocols

2.5% Participant in regular staff, study-wide and/or Division meetings

5% Other duties as needed (e.g. support coordination of rides for participants to/from clinic using ride service, scheduling participant
visits)

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required:

• BA/BS strongly preferred; combination of related education and experience equal to 4 years may be considered
• Great attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn data entry software
• Fluency in English (listening, reading, writing, and speaking)
• Willingness to travel off-site to other campus locations and/or home visits

Preferred:

• Experience in face-to-face data collection of research data. Special preference will be given to candidates with experience in
  psychometric or cognitive testing
• Experience working with older adults (70+ years old) or individuals with various medical conditions
• Hardworking, able to take initiative to solve problems, and be willing to fulfill varied study tasks as they arise
• Must be able to provide at least 3 references. Must provide resume.

Are you excited about this job and meet the required qualifications, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every preferred qualification? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If this is you, we strongly encourage you to apply because you just may be the right candidate for this role.

Epidemiology and Community Health:

The Division of Epidemiology & Community Health focuses on disease and health in various populations. Our faculty and students examine the distribution, cause and prevention of diseases, and how human behavior affects overall health.

The division offers MPH, MS and PhD degrees, as well as dual and joint degrees.

Research:
The work of epidemiologists spreads across sectors and areas of study, so our division and faculty are often partnering with other research entities and community organizations on public health research and interventions. We are committed to protecting research participants, upholding ethical standards, and improving our practice at every step of our work. Research priorities or pods which encourage collaboration and innovation among our faculty and build upon the division's robust research history include the fields of Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Global health Infectious Disease, Maternal and Child Health, Healthy Weight, Social Epidemiology, Substance Abuse and Grocery Assistance Program Study for Families.

The Division's Mission:
To improve the health of the public through state-of-the art teaching, translation of research into practice, and training of the next generation of public health professionals.

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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