Senior Public Health Researcher

2 weeks ago


Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified Senior Research Specialist to join our team in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the Commonwealth of Virginia. This is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding.

Job Responsibilities

  • Manage a research program spanning multiple disciplines and departments
  • Work closely with Dr. Matthew Gurka and other investigators and project staff
  • Conduct research initiatives across different areas, with a specific emphasis on maternal and child health research
  • Participate in various types of research, including lifestyle interventions, disparities research, community-based participatory research, implementation science, and interdisciplinary team science

Requirements

  • Master's degree in public health, clinical research, behavioral sciences, health sciences, psychology, sociology or related field
  • Five years of specialized experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working on federally or industry-funded research trials
  • Strong interest and experience in community-based research and working with at-risk and diverse communities
  • Interest in translational science and working with a multidisciplinary team of scientists
  • Data management skills (e.g., REDCap)
  • Experience with IRB protocols, data use agreements (DUAs), and other research administrative tasks
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills
  • Creative, independent, and highly motivated, with the ability to interact professionally in both research and community environments

Benefits

This is an Exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits

To Apply

Please apply through Careers at UVA, and search for R0058418. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs' and search for R0058418.

Complete an application online with the following documents:

  • CV
  • Cover letter
  • Contact information for 3 references

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.



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