Research Associate Department of Occupational & Environmental Health
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in conducting literature searches.
- Experience developing human subject IRB applications, protocols, and/or data collection instruments.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to travel in Iowa and out-of-state with possible overnight stays.
- Master’s degree in public health or related field.
- Experience working in the injury and/or violence prevention field.
- Experience working on a multidisciplinary team and able and willing to communicate both verbally and in writing with individual team members.
- Demonstrated success in writing reports, research manuscripts and/or presenting at conferences.
- Experience with design, publishing, and/or visualization software programs (e.g., Publisher, Canva, Tableau).
- Experience with Endnote or another literature referencing software.
- Experience in project management of research with human subjects.
Position and Application Details:
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.
To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
Benefits Highlights:
· Classification Title: Research Associate
· Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
· Schedule: Full-time position
· Work Modality Options: Remote within Iowa
Compensation
· Pay Level: 4A
Contact Information
· Organization: College of Public Health
· Contact Name: Lisa Irving
· Contact Email: lisa-irving@uiowa.edu
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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, gender identity, 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.
