University of Virginia Hiring for Research Specialist – Public Health Sciences (San Antonio, TX Location) at Charlottesville, VA Full Time

The Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Virginia seeks a Research Specialist to deliver behavioral interventions to research participants as specified in Air Force study protocol(s). The study sites are located at multiple Air Force Bases.

The Research Specialist must be thoroughly knowledgeable of the assigned study protocol(s), procedures and all associated activities. Although not responsible for direct supervision of assigned project staff, the Research Specialist is responsible for collaborating with all study staff to successfully achieve the goals of the study, the principal investigator and the department in a timely manner. The Research Specialist has latitude to implement certain decisions independently in accordance with protocol and departmental guidelines, including (but not limited to) subject eligibility/suitability to participate, behavioral modification strategies and counseling techniques. Many decisions are implemented after collaborating with the Program Director, Program Coordinators, Health/Clinical Psychologist, and/or Principal Investigator, including (but not limited to) database management, data collection/reporting/tracking, protocol adherence/modification, participant scheduling/retention, adverse event reporting or medication adjustment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral interviewing and intervention techniques that drive behavior change, demonstrated knowledge of individual performance and/or behavior counseling and guidance through influential and peer-related conversations.

• Have strong attention to detail and keen observation skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time-management, verbal and written communication skills are required.

• The ability to make good clinical judgment is expected, as is the ability to function independently and as a member of a team with minimal supervision.

• The successful candidate must be able to obtain Human Subjects Protection and other applicable certifications within the first four weeks of employment.

• Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel are required.

• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse group of participants, staff and faculty, including public speaking to large groups.

• observation skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Military experience or association preferred.

This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. This is an non-exempt level, full time, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

Physical Demands: This position is located in San Antonio, TX.

Preference will be given to applicants whose applications received by December 8, 2023.

To Apply:

Please apply online , and search for R0055138.

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs.’

Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV

• Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

For questions about the application process, please contact Yelena Markazyan, Academic Recruiter at [email protected]

For more information about UVA please see https://www.virginia.edu/

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.