| Position Summary: Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is seeking a Per Diem Research Teaching Specialist V for the Cancer Health Equity and Engagement department at Rutgers, Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ). The per diem Research Teaching Specialist V will be responsible for coordinating project activities for community-based HPV-related cancer prevention and control among Spanish-speaking populations. The Research Teaching Specialist V will play an integral role with protocol implementation and will work closely with principal investigator, clinical staff, and other research team members to assist with recruiting and conducting focus groups/interviews with Spanish-speaking participants. This is a per diem grant-funded position. The Principal Investigator's work is focused on HPV-related cancer prevention and screening among vulnerable populations. The research projects include developing education interventions for adolescent HPV vaccination and for follow-up care after cervical cancer screening. Virtual and local data collection includes study sites in Middlesex, Essex, and Hudson counties. Among the key duties of this position are the following: - Assisting with translation of data collection tools, participant recruitment and education materials, and regulatory documents for IRB submission.
- Participating in phone, electronic, and in-person communications and meetings with study staff, health clinics, health care professionals, and community organizations to support the development and improvement of programs as COVID safety precautions allow.
- Assisting with project activities as needed, including participant recruitment, consent, scheduling, interviewing participants off-site or online to collect quantitative and qualitative data as COVID safety precautions allow.
- Supporting community sensitization and dissemination of research through presentations, social media, and
community events.
Minimum Education and Experience: - Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Communication, or related field, plus one (1) year of experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Possess efficient organizational, communication (oral and written), and problem-solving skills.
- Fluent in English and Spanish.
- Strong personal initiative, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
- Computer literate with proficiency in reporting and communication tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Zoom.
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with community-organizing, health education, or women's reproductive health.
- Experience with qualitative data collection.
Posting Number: 20ST2286 Location: Downtown New Brunswick |
