RESEARCH SPECIALIST I

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI

Missouri Prevention Science Institute

Research Assistant Position

Job Description:

The Missouri Prevention Science Institute is recruiting for a full-time research assistant to help support the coordination of several large-scale school-based group randomized trials to evaluate the efficacy educational of interventions.

Responsibilities:

The person filling this position will be responsible for assisting with overall project coordination under the supervision of the research associate director. The key responsibilities include:

* Helping organize and manage materials and resources related to successful project completion.

* Assisting with efforts to recruit participants into the project following informed consent protocols

* Helping coordinate communication among all project partners, and ensuring compliance with all regulations and requirements.

* Assist with all aspects of data collection including collection survey and ongoing fidelity data

* Assist with IRB application and compliance.

* Attend regular project planning meetings

* Prepare materials and resources supporting delivery of the intervention and all study procedures

* Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, School Psychology, Education, Psychology, or related field.

Candidates will be evaluated on the following: Experience with educational and behavioral research methods. Experience coordinating or helping conduct large randomized clinical trials or other research projects. Organizational and communication skills. Experience in working with educational groups on outreach or research.

Hiring Salary: $20.00 per hour
Grade: GGS 007
University Title: Research Specialist I
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To Apply: Apply on-line at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/index.php. Upload (a) a letter of application in which candidates describe in detail their qualifications for the position, and (b) names and contact information for three references in the Attachments section of the application. Your CV must be uploaded in the Resume/CV and Cover Letter section.

Please contact Dr. Keith Herman (hermanke@missouri.edu) for questions about the position.

Beginning Review Date: Formal review of applications will begin April 30^th , 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

About MPSI: MPSI is a campus Center at the University of Missouri focused on improving the lives of youth, adults, and families through the application of prevention science methods. Faculty members from across campus contribute to the MPSI mission and many full-time and part-time staff and graduate students contribute to these efforts. Annual expenditures for externally funded projects are approximately $5 million with funded projects focused on rigorous evaluation of interventions, training, and public service. Our research portfolio has increased significantly in recent years, and is poised for continued significant strategic growth. MPSI is a leader on the campus and is nationally recognized for its high quality research and innovative intervention development. More information on MPSI can be found at: http://moprevention.org/ .

About MU and the Surrounding Community: MU is the oldest state university west of the Mississippi River and the largest of the four institutions in the University of Missouri System. In 1848, MU became the first public university in the nation to open a college specific to teacher preparation. More information is available on the web at: education.missouri.edu

MU is located in Columbia, a metropolitan community of approximately 130,000 which has been rated by Money Magazine, Men's Journal and MSN.COM as one of the best places to live in the U.S. MU has a student body of over 34,000, and is designated as a Carnegie Research University with very high research activity. MU is one of only six universities in the U.S. that is both the flagship and land grant institution housing medicine, veterinary medicine, and law on the same campus. As an AAU member institution since 1908, MU is recognized as one of the top research and educational institutions in the nation.

This position provides an opportunity to work at a world-class research university in a beautiful setting that offers a high quality of life. There are numerous opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts and Columbia has been recognized as a bike-friendly community. Both Kansas City and St. Louis are within a 90-minute drive offering the shopping and opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Columbia has a very high quality public school system and provides many opportunities for art and music enthusiasts.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, 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.

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