Part time Research Aide, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UMKC School of Medicine

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

POSITION SUMMARY

Are you interested in making a difference in your community? The Part Time Research Aide serves as a peer provider within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology's clinical research arm at the University of Missouri - Kansas City. This position offers the opportunity to support investigators with a clinical trial that aims to improve maternal health outcomes in Black pregnant women. No prior research experience is necessary as training will be provided.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary Duties and Responsibilities\

* Assists with maintenance of records and files of work performed and visits completed/to be completed in computer databases.

* Completes follow-up assessments and determinations of participants' progress in the study according to assigned schedules.

* Serves as a stakeholder community expert for the study team; assists with community outreach and advocacy with participants, including helping with barriers to care engagement.

* May be responsible for multiple research studies simultaneously, acting as a liaison with the school, sponsoring agency, community and the study participants; as well as being responsible for following all phases of the study protocol as required by the sponsoring agency, university, and hospital to ensure compliance.

* Performs other duties incidental to the work described herein.

This is a 20 hours/week (.50 FTE) unranked academic appointment not eligible for benefits.

The Research Aid reports to a research supervisor within the University of Missouri - Kansas City and a research coordinator within University Health. They also report to the PI of all projects they assist.

Minimum Qualifications

* Effective communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

* High-school degree

* Strong customer service skills

* Commitment to maintaining participant confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

* Lives within, is a community member within, or has experience with the community served by the project (i.e., Black pregnant women living in the Kansas City area)

* Experience with research studies, preferably in clinic settings.

For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu/jobs, click on Academic Positions.

Please upload all application materials (application form, personal letter of interest and applicable experience with accompanying curriculum vitae and a current list of references).

For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including Job Identifier 54640 and name of the position.

If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu

Handling of Application Materials

After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.

Open until filled

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.