Research Professional I

Position Overview

The Research Professional I will assist with project coordination for a large-scale research grant from the National Institutes of Health to examine the effectiveness and implementation of sleep health coaching in 20 fire agencies across Arizona. This role involves monitoring study progress, providing support to the study team in data collection and research methods, and collaborating on the dissemination of study results.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal Investigator by participating in planning, designing, and conducting collaborative recruitment and retention efforts, monitoring participant progress, coordinating fee payments, data collection, and database management.
• Support team training, coordinate study-related work, and monitor the progress of research activities.
• Communicate with the study PI, co-investigators, other research staff, and participants to provide updates on research progress.
• Identify and recommend solutions to emerging challenges while strictly adhering to research protocols and regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in start-up activities including development and maintenance of research procedures manuals, managing a REDCAP database, and overseeing study devices and software procurement.
• Collect, enter, and prepare data for analysis to support research reports and literature reviews.
• Collaborate with colleagues from Health Promotion Sciences, other departments, and external contacts, ensuring cross-training for adequate back-up.
• Assist with routine and technical administrative support as required by the project implementation plans.
• Collaborate on the dissemination of research material and help track efforts related to reporting study outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, psychology, social work, physiology, or a related field (or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience).
• At least one year of relevant work experience.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems; organize and prioritize work to meet multiple deadlines.
• Experience working with human subjects and administering surveys or interviews.
• Proficiency with REDCAP and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Zoom.
• Knowledge of human subjects research requirements.

Benefits & Perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Life insurance and disability programs.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Tuition reduction for UA/ASU/NAU for the employee and qualified family members.
• Retirement plans and access to UA recreation and cultural activities.
• Plus additional benefits and work-life programs.

Compensation

• Rate of Pay: $47,356 - $59,195
• Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
• Grade: 6