Departmental Assistant

4 weeks ago

Amherst, United States UMass Amherst Full time

Job Summary

Laura Attanasio, an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Promotion and Policy in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences, is looking for a research assistant to provide support to an NIH-funded project examining birth experiences among Black individuals with a prior cesarean birth. Research will primarily be remote but may also include occasional travel to outreach events.

Essential Functions

Conduct semi-structured interviews with participants. Other research tasks include participation in recruiting efforts, scheduling research participants, and managing qualitative research data. Maintain study records including record of human subjects' payment.

Other Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

At least one (1) year of experience as a doula, lactation counselor, or similar role. Knowledge of pregnancy and birth, and the US healthcare system as it pertains to experiences during the perinatal period. Detail-oriented and reliable. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to work effectively both within a team environment and independently, with minimal supervision. Willing to learn new skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Previous experience conducting research. Previous experience working with perinatal populations. CITI training in responsible conduct in human subjects’ research.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Typical office environment.

Work Schedule

10 hours per week with a variable schedule. This is a temporary, unbenefited position.

Salary Information

$30 per hour.

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