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Discover your career at emory university: emory university is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the futureWe welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic communityDescription: job description:
Recruits, screens, identifies, contacts, and interviews participants to obtain data for assigned research projects.
Interviews may be conducted in person, in a clinical setting, the subject`s residence, or by telephone.
Coordinates the data collection process.
May abstract data from the participant`s medical record.
Schedules appointments, obtains consent forms, explains the study to the participant and collects data.
May observe participants and record results of observation through written documentation or video recording.
Edits completed questionnaires for completeness, legibility and accuracy.
Follows up with participants to obtain missing data or clarify existing data.
Designs forms, worksheets and study questionnaires.
May code and enter data into a database.
Compiles data and produces reports to be used for analysis of research findings.
Provides direction to others engaged in the interviewing process.
Maintains required record-keeping.
Performs related approved non-clinical responsibilities as required.
This person will work with the faith village research lab (https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/epps-faithvillage/) and the alter program (https://alterdementia.com/) as a research interviewer.
The work will entail conducting literature reviews; coordinating primary data collection through focus group discussions, interviews, and surveys; analyzing data; and writing reports and peer-reviewed journal manuscripts.
The position will work closely with the alter program to coordinate all activities with alter partnered african american churches.
Prior experience with collecting data, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, and scientific writing is preferred.
This position is in supported by an alzheimer’s association grant.
Minimum qualifications:
A high school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of administrative support, customer service or other related experience which includes one year of interviewing experience.
Data entry experience.
This position is intended to support clinical research and all clinical training requirements must be monitored through emory healthcare under the clinical researcher category.
Note: this role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to emory university on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needsSchedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department of workEmory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employeeEmory supports a diverse and inclusive culture: to ensure the safety of our campus community, the covid-19 vaccine is requiredFor more information on the university and hospital policies and potential exemptions, please see our website.
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