A&S-PSY-Research Associate 1 (Pucinelli) -STA

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this . Where Excellence Meets Purpose The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida. With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful purpose to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service. The University has been named on Forbes’s Best Employers list for two consecutive years, and is the only university in Florida to receive this honor. The Department of Psychology, within the College of Arts & Sciences, is seeking a full-time Research Associate 1 to work in the Health Promotion and Care (HPAC) lab under the supervision of Dr. Marc Puccinelli and Dr. Steven Safren. The Research Associate will be responsible for assisting with various studies related to HIV prevention and treatment; with a particular focus on local studies of HIV prevention among gay/bisexual and other men who have sex with men. The RA will work on currently funded projects and may work on grant proposal and preparation work for future projects. The Research Associate’s primary responsibility would be on the Lifesteps for PrEP project, with work on other ongoing projects as needed. The RA will collaborate closely with a nurse interventionist on all aspects of the study, including conducting active recruitment in PrEP clinics, retention, data management, screening and assessment of participants, and running study visits. The RA may be required to perform blood draws for study procedures, and accordingly, may need to complete a phlebotomy course after starting if not already certified. The RA may need to travel to an off-site office near the University of Miami medical campus for outreach and other recruitment duties. Information about all of HPAC’s ongoing studies, all of which are related to HIV/AIDS (prevention and treatment), can be found at The applicant should demonstrate, preferably through previous experience, a strong interest in LGBT health. In this case, the study primarily focuses on an HIV prevention intervention for men who have sex with men, and therefore familiarity with this community and the needs of this community would be an important asset to the position. The applicant should be comfortable working with individuals with diverse backgrounds on issues related to sexuality, substance use, and mental health. There are times when this position will require evening hours. Please include a cover letter with your application materials. This position offers valuable research experience in preparation for application to graduate school in clinical psychology, medical school, or a related field. Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Public Health, or related field
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) to serve research population
• Prior research experience preferred

Core Responsibilities:

• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
• Potentially may participate in the publication of significant results.
• Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
• Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
• Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research.
• Performs calculations to complete research test results, collects data, and performs data management and quality control of data.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

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Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: r4