Research Assistant III

Position Summary

The Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health at Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine -Flint is seeking a Research Assistant III. The Department of Public Health focuses on population health. Our work emphasizes health disparities and health equity using community engaged research approaches. The Family Health History (FHH) Study, led by Dr. Kent Key and Roses 1&11, HeAL, and MIRACLE studies led by Dr. Jennifer Johnson offer a wide range of opportunity and skill development The Research Assistant III will support all aspects of research study implementation. Research activities may occur at the MSU Flint location and/or at local medical clinics or hospitals. Activities supported by the Research Assistant III may include:

• Recruit and consent study participants;
• Administer study assessments;
• Collect data collection via telephone and in-person interviews and questionnaires.
• Enter, clean, and manage data in an electronic database; and
• General administration duties including scheduling and purchasing and finance responsibilities.
  
  

The desired candidate will have a minimum of a Master’s level degree in a specific field of research employment; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in research methodologies, writing reports, supervision, software, data interpretation and handling in area related to research being performed; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and may require special licensing or certification in the field related to the area of employment.

The Research Assistant III will work with a multidisciplinary research team and should performs all job duties and responsibilities in a courteous and customer-focused manner. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, have the ability to work collaboratively and to take direction, and have strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external partners. The candidate must be organized, efficient, responsive to feedback, professional, and trustworthy. Possess strong community engagement abilities. This is a full-time position located in Flint, Ml.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired through completion of one or two years of post-bachelor degree work, such as a Master's in Public Health Research; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in research methodologies, writing reports, supervision, software, data interpretation and handling in area related to research being performed; or an equivalent combination of education and experience;

Desired Qualifications

Preferably, a PhD applicant with data analysis skills. Ideal candidate would have knowledge of how to navigate MSU systems.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Cover Letter

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Description of End Date

This is an off-dated position funded until 05/01/2027 with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.

Website

https://publichealth.msu.edu/

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 04/01/2025 at 11:55 PM