How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest and experience working in research and/or community engagement.
Job Summary
The CASCADE Lab in the Department of Epidemiology at the U-M School of Public Health is seeking a full-time Research Area Specialist. We currently have multiple field studies, including the Michigan and Cancer Research on the Environment Study (MI-CARES) and Surviving Ovarian Cancer: Innovation, Advancement and Living Well (SOC:IAL). The person in the role will work with the team to meet project goals.
Responsibilities*
- Participates in recruitment, data collection, biospecimen ascertainment, and retention efforts.
- Works with community stakeholders, the community advisory board, and the scientific advisory board to ensure all groups are engaged.
- Prepares Institutional Review Board applications, amendments, and other reporting documentation and prepares and completes activities for data/material transfer agreements.
- Foster and maintain partnerships across Michigan with community groups, health care institutions, non-profit organizations, and others. Develop community outreach and engagement activities for MI-CARES and other studies in order to build and strengthen community ties.
- Plan and execute community-wide partnered activities including health education, awareness raising, and resource-sharing. Collaborate with state and local agencies and community groups to carry out community outreach and engagement activities.
- Manage the MI-CARES, SOC:IAL, and other social media presence. Develop and post MI-CARES, SOC:IAL, and other website content, including quarterly newsletters, infographics, and state and national news and events related to our studies.
- Participate in data review and data management and analysis, including geocoding and/or acquisition of community level data (e.g. through NaNDA).
- Other research activities as needed.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in public health field, with 1-3 years of related research experience.
- Independent problem solver and willing and able to work as part of a high-functioning team.
- Experience with project implementation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented, accurate and deadline driven; excellent organizational skills; ability to work independently and pro-actively and handle multiple simultaneous projects with competing deadlines.
- Comfortable with speaking and presenting health/environment-related materials to individuals and small and large groups.
- Experience working with diverse communities.
- Ability to move equipment and materials weighing up to 25 lbs.
- Flexible hours with ability to work occasional weekends and evenings, as well as overnight travel throughout Michigan.
Desired Qualifications*
- A master's degree in epidemiology, public health, or a related discipline
- Spanish or Arabic speaking proficiency.
- Demonstrated experience working with African American and other underrepresented minority populations in the state of Michigan.
- Experience working with Qualtrics
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
This position allows for a hybrid work schedule. The selected candidate will be expected to work on-site a minimum of 2 days per month. This on-site expectation may change based on the nature of specific projects and community events. With approval, a remote work schedule may be considered.
Additional Information
The position is term-limited for one year, with the possibility of extension depending on performance and funding.
Michigan Public Health is seeking a dynamic staff member with a commitment to contributing to a welcoming environment for all members of our community.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.