Research Assistant - Department of Community and Behavioral Health
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with social media and social media analytics.
Some previous experience and knowledge of behavior change interventions.
Experience in qualitative data collection and analysis.
Highly Desirable Qualification:
Master’s in public health.
Desirable Qualifications:
Previous experience supervising.
Quantitative analysis skills.
Application Details:
To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to five professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
This position is eligible for remote work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.
Benefits Highlights:
Regular salaried position. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Remote work available.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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Additional Information:
Classification Title: Research Assistant
Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
Schedule: Full-time
Work Modality Options: Remote
Pay Level: 3A
Contact Information:
Organization: College of Public Health
Contact Name: Kay Shie
Contact Email: kay-shie@uiowa.edu
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
