Posting Number

req14324

Department

Psychology

Department Website Link

Location

Main Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

This position will provide clinical research support to Drs. Heidi Hamann and John Ruiz in the Department of Psychology. The Clinical Research Coordinator II will work on studies focused on health psychology. Studies include: 1) a multi-site, National Cancer Institute-funded study of sociocultural factors and lung cancer, and 2) a community collaborative effort focused on understanding needs and improving health-related resources among the Latinx community in Southern Arizona. The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure successful planning and execution of these studies. The CRC II will demonstrate competence in clinical research skills, participant recruitment and community engagement, organization, database (RedCap) management, and regulatory compliance.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Recruit, screen, and enroll study participants who meet research criteria. Coordinate participant interviews with the Behavioral Measurement and Interventions Shared Resource at the University of Arizona Cancer Center
• Participate in the design, development, execution, and initial interpretation of clinical research. Submit study protocols and amendments, consent forms, and recruiting materials to the IRB and department for approval with oversight from supervisors.
• Facilitate communication with other study sites, including regular meetings with site-specific coordinators. Coordinate and participate in regular meetings with study investigators from multiple sites.
• Manage database coordination, and supervise database management and research assistant teams.
• The CRC II will also coordinate efforts with Tucson community partners to ensure communication and data collection related to the associated portfolio of projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a range of stakeholders including physicians, patients, staff, and community partners.
• Strong organizational skills including but not limited to calendars, note taking, filing, setting up and leading in person and virtual meetings, etc.
• Ability to work within teams and strong communication skills and competencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Research

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

DOE

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

7

Career Stream and Level

PC2

Job Family

Clinical Research

Job Function

Research

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

John Ruiz
johnruiz@arizona.edu
Heidi Hamann
heidihamann@arizona.edu

Open Date

3/31/2023

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Special Instructions to Applicant

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.