Behavioral Science Professional Research Assistant (PRA) Level 1

Job Summary:

The Population Health Shared Resource (PHSR) - Behavioral Science Component at the University of Colorado Cancer Center has an opening for a full-time Behavioral Science Professional Research Assistant (PRA) - Level 1 who has experience with research project coordination, participant recruitment, qualitative research approaches, and survey methodology. PHSR - Behavioral Science Component supports research that involves patient and community-focused methods such as qualitative methods (e.g., individual interviews and focus groups), survey design, accrual and data collection in clinic and community settings, medical record review and extraction, psychometrics, and participatory research. The position will assist with general project coordination needs, patient recruitment, and other duties as determined by study investigators. This position will also work in clinical cancer and community-based settings to support qualitative data collection, coding, and possibly survey development, regulatory needs, analysis, and reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience with behavioral research study management, patient recruitment and retention, especially among Spanish-speaking populations, qualitative data collection and coding, mixed methods research, working on interdisciplinary teams, and experience with supporting institutional review board protocol development for behavioral research studies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data collection activities with a variety of individuals (e.g., patients, caregivers/family members, clinicians/staff, and community members) including:
  
  
  
  • Recruiting, consenting, and compensating study participants, specifically Spanish-speaking participants
  • Engaging with community partner groups
  • Conducting and leading qualitative interviews/focus groups
  
  
  
  
• Project coordination, including scheduling and attending meetings with project investigators and staff
• Data management, including both qualitative and quantitative data
• Assisting with institutional review board applications, amendments, and continuing review of documents for study projects and other cancer center research regulatory processes like the protocol review and monitoring system
• Assisting with data analysis tasks, including coding, codebook development, reporting and summarizing, and running of queries in ATLAS.ti or other software
• Editing manuscripts for journal format requirements and submitting manuscripts or reports for publication in conjunction with investigators
• Assisting in poster and presentation formatting and design for conference presentations
• Programming and survey development in REDCap

Work Location

Why Join Us:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

The Colorado School of Public Health is a collaborative endeavor involving the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz), Colorado State University (CSU), and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). The Colorado School of Public Health is the first and only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top tier faculty and students from across the country, and providing vital contributions towards ensuring our region's health and wellbeing. Collaboratively formed in 2008 by CU Anschutz, CSU and UNC, the Colorado School of Public Health provides education programs including a Master's concentration in global health, innovative research that places the School in the top 20 in NIH funding among Schools of Public Health, and community service that addresses public health issues including chronic disease, access to healthcare, climate and environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, population mental health, ONE HEALTH and injuries for Rocky Mountain region, nationally and globally. The School is committed to diversity and inclusion in its faculty, staff, administration, and student body. The School intentionally builds the public health infrastructure toward health equity and the elimination of health disparities for all communities.

The ColoradoSPH aims to build a diverse and representative academic community that recognizes the importance of social, economic, health, and environmental justice. We strive to promote equity, diversity, and to be a model of inclusive excellence. As a tri-campus partnership, ColoradoSPH stands with academic, practice, and community partners nationwide to condemn racism, injustice, and inequity. Please click here to learn more about our equity, diversity, and inclusion commitment statement and plan to dismantle structural racism: https://coloradosph.cuanschutz.edu/about-us/diversity-inclusive-excellence.

The University of Colorado Cancer Center is Colorado's only National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, a distinction recognizing its outstanding contributions to research, clinical trials, prevention, and cancer control. The CU Cancer Center's vision is to "prevent and conquer cancer. Together." We do this through our mission statement of "uniting our community to overcome cancer through innovation, discovery, prevention, early detection, multidisciplinary care, and education." Our more than 300 renowned physicians and researchers conduct patient-centered research to develop innovative, state-of-the-art technologies, and treatments. Our expertise across cancer types helps us provide world-class treatment for common cancers, while offering hope for many patients with difficult or aggressive tumors who have struggled to find treatment options elsewhere.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Bachelor's degree in health-related field or a related discipline (psychology, sociology, anthropology)

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year professional level work experience in research or health services such as behavioral science, public health, or health services research
• Bilingual in Spanish, written and oral
• Experience with REDCap
• Experience preparing protocols for the institutional review board (IRB)
• Experience with reference management software
• Previous experience in research/evaluation project coordination
• Experience with recruitment and enrollment of research participants
• Proficiency with qualitative data management software, such as ATLAS.ti, NVivo, and SPSS
• Experience with qualitative research data collection, including conducting interviews and coding data

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Comfortable working with patients, caregivers/family members, clinicians, and community partners
• Highly organized and attentive to detail with excellent oral and competent written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software suite
• Team-oriented and able to work well in multidisciplinary teams, as well as self-motivated and able to work independently
• Ability to operate effectively and efficiently according to the needs and demands of concurrent projects
• Ability to represent the University, Cancer Center, and PHSR in a professional and positive manner

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
4. Academic writing sample

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Elizabeth Molina Kuna Elizabeth.molinakuna@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by October 21^st, 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$48,410 - $55,410

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

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

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.