Research Professional 1

Position Overview

This is a research coordinator position for a research project funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. This project is a four-year longitudinal, mixed-method study on adolescents' social media use and mental health. Position is dependent upon grant funding. More information about the project can be found at https://techteenfamily.wixsite.com/lab-website

The University of Minnesota encourages a healthy work life balance for employees. CEHD is committed to an excellent employee experience, offering a flexible work environment that meets the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve. Flexible work arrangements may include flexibility in schedule and/or work location. Please note that 100% remote work requires approval prior to offer.

Job Responsibilities

Project Administration (20%)

• Prepare correspondence, documents and reports.
• Maintain and file forms and documents.
• Interact with the principal investigator and project director regularly. Attend project and lab meetings.

Research Support (80%)

• Assist with the collection of survey, behavioral, and interview data from adolescent participants.
• Assist with the screening, recruiting, and obtaining consent/assent of study participants. Prepare online recruitment advertisements.
• Prepare and administer daily diary and periodic surveys among participants via REDCap or other survey software. Perform quantitative review of forms, tests, and other measurements for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform and organize the labeling of screenshot data collected from participants' smartphones.
• Monitor data collected real-time with our study software and update information in spreadsheets. Track number of assessments conducted daily and keep a log of those data. Report data on a weekly basis to the research teams.
• Manage participant records, including the screening survey and participant consent/assent forms.
• Perform phone calls and emails contacting potential participants about their interests, questions and screen for eligibility in the study. Schedule for study onboarding and consent/assent procedure.
• Process study compensation payments and thank you letters to subjects upon completion of study participation.
• Assist with post-study activities, as needed.
• Prepare emails/text messages, meeting notes, participant information sheets, and reports on data collection.
• Assist in the preparation of human subjects applications and progress reports for institutional review board.

Required Qualifications

• Four-year college degree and related experience and/or in social science studies, particularly with adolescents, families, and/or technology use.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with people from a variety of communities, backgrounds, and identities.
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs.
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with adolescents and their families.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• General understanding of scientific theory and methods.
• Experience and/or interest in conducting social and behavioral research with adolescents and their families.
• Experience and/or interest in using research software and databases including Excel, Qualtrics, SPSS/R/SAS/Python.
• Experience and/or interest in research collecting intensive longitudinal data and/or image data.
• Capacity to work non-standard, extended or weekend hours in support of research work.

Department Overview

The Department of Family Social Science is a highly inclusive and welcoming academic community. It fosters a strong scholarly atmosphere where faculty, staff, and students are dedicated to rigorous research and education in human development and family-related fields. Our department is considered one of the premier family departments in the United States and globally. Our faculty are innovative mentors, renowned researchers, and committed teachers who are focused on student success.

College Overview

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the third largest college and the University, contributes to a just and sustainable future through engagement with the local and global communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages of the life span. We know diversity is necessary to do our best work and foster our humanity. That's why the CEHD community is collectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment, embracing and celebrating all identities of our students, staff, and faculty. These values are also a moral imperative requiring continuous proactive measures and a firm stance against prejudice, discrimination, and systemic injustice. https://cehd.umn.edu

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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