UC Irvine · 2 weeks ago
STAFF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I
UC Irvine is a prestigious institution known for its academic achievement and research innovation. The Staff Research Associate I will assist in various research projects related to aging and dementia, conducting interviews, entering and transcribing data, and organizing community events to promote research studies.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Assist in the conduct of several research projects related to aging and study design, including the science of recruitment
Conduct research interviews, both remote and in person (either at the research center, in a community setting, or at a participant’s home), with participants from various demographic backgrounds
Enter and transcribe data
Help organize events, both in the community and at UCI, to promote all studies under UCI MIND
Participate in outreach, recruitment, retention, and other study-related events
Assist in the enrollment of participants into various research projects
Qualification
Required
Ability to manage multiple projects in different stages of development at the same time
Highly motivated and service-oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to communicate clearly and tactfully with a broad variety of people both verbally and in writing
Ability to speak publicly to large audiences about brain health and neurodegenerative diseases
Skill in maintaining a well-organized and professional workplace
Experience working in human research and interview based observational studies
Proven ability to function effectively as a team member and follow detailed directions
Skill to operate Macintosh and PC platform, and skill to use Word, Excel, Access and Adobe Acrobat
Minimum one year of research experience carrying out behavioral or related interventions
Preferred
Experience operating video conferencing and social media platforms
Fluency in English and at least one other language such as Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, or Vietnamese
Experience in REDCap and CanvaPro
Benefits
Medical insurance
Sick and vacation time
Retirement savings plans
Access to a number of discounts and perks
Company
UC Irvine
UC Irvine
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