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Apply for Job Job ID361677 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyResearch-Researchers Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9742R5 Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is seeking a part time (0.3 FTE - 12 hours per week) Researcher 5 to join our group. Job Duties/Responsibilities: Research Management and Implementation (60%) *Manage planning, designing, implementing, and overseeing research projects with direction from PI. *Design and implement lab-wide community engagement initiatives, including developing partnerships with key stakeholders. Assist PI in overseeing lab staff who will assist in implementing community engagement initiatives. *Assume primary responsibility for organizing and facilitating all activities related to the lab Patient Advisory Board. *Design research protocols and collect data, with an emphasis on qualitative research conducted in the lab. For example, lead focus groups/qualitative interviews and use qualitative analysis methods to interpret data. Assist PI in overseeing lab staff involved in these research tasks. *Other tasks as assigned. Preparation of Lab Research Products (20%) *Prepare manuscripts for publication and drafting of grant proposals. *Create community-facing materials to disseminate information about lab activities, including webinar content, flyers, newsletters, etc. *Create and present materials to a variety of professional and community audiences to facilitate research recruitment, participant engagement, and dissemination of research findings to key stakeholders. Laboratory Leadership and Support (15%) *Design and implement lab-wide operational systems to facilitate research projects and lab efficiencies. *Contribute to guiding, training, and mentoring lab staff and assist PI and Lab Manager with decisions related to task delegation. *Lead lab trainings and provide ongoing supervision to staff in topics related to research conduct, community engagement, and human subjects research. *Other tasks as assigned. Regulatory Management and Documentation (5%): *Adhere to local and federal policies for conducting research and documentation of study activities. *Preparation of IRB protocols and creation of study Standard Operating Procedures as needed. *Other tasks as assigned. Qualifications Required Qualifications: *Advanced degree with 1 or more years of research training. *Prior experience designing and implementing research studies involving community-engaged research methods. About the Department The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences consists of an outstanding team of researchers, clinicians, and educators who provide world-class expertise in psychiatric illness, treatment, scholarship, and scientific discovery. Our mission is to: Create and disseminate new knowledge in the science of mental health Provide effective and innovative clinical care programs to alleviate the suffering of mental illness and promote mental resilience Train the next generation of interprofessional experts who will be leaders in Minnesota and beyond Engage in compassionate and vigorous outreach and advocacy on issues relevant to psychiatric illness, treatment, and research You can find more information on our website at https://med.umn.edu/psychiatry. How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647. Diversity Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful ompletion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. 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