Job Description

The Research Associate 1 supports research activities under the direction of a principal investigator (Audrey Harkness, PhD) or designee of the principal investigator. Dr. Harkness leads the REACH (Research Engagement and Community Health) Equity Team which is focused on addressing HIV and behavioral health (mental health/substance use) disparities affecting key populations affected by the HIV epidemic, with a focus on Latino men who have sex with men (MSM). The position is full-time and in-person at the School of Nursing and Health Studies at the Coral Gables campus of the University of Miami. Core job functions include understanding, interpreting, creating, and following research protocols and procedures; conducting literature searches; ensuring research compliance with lab and IRB approved protocols; collecting data; recruiting and retaining participants; performing basic statistical analysis; facilitating study participation; communicating with research team members; keeping abreast of current publications; participating in publication of results; and adhering to University policies. The RA1 supports projects such as Dime Más, JUNTOS Referral Network, and overall REACH Equity Team support including recruitment, screening, consenting, participant engagement, data collection and management, maintaining lab website, and community outreach. The role requires skills in interacting with community members, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, handle confidential information, and work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary. Bilingual English and Spanish communication is required. The position may include additional duties as necessary.

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