Researcher 2 - Research Assistant

Position Overview

Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team (MK-MDT) conducts research on dementia and its associated risks and co-morbidities in collaboration with Indigenous and rural communities. Our modern facilities have been thoughtfully constructed to foster team science approaches to research and well-being. The MK-MDT works collaboratively with Faculty Investigators from the Department of Family Medicine and Biobehavioral Health, and academic and community research partners in the US and Canada. Working closely with the MK-MDT Director and reporting to Dr. Dana Ketcher, this Researcher 2 - Research Assistant will be responsible for research activities related to multiple MK-MDT projects focused on community-based approaches to rural and Indigenous dementia and healthy brain aging.

Duties/Responsibilities

75%: Research Assistant Tasks

• Maintain a high-level overview of the project(s) to which you are assigned
• Literature reviews to support publications and grants
• Assisting with scoping, systematic and realist reviews
• Assisting with writing grant applications
• Assisting with preparing and drafting publications and managing references
• Prepare manuscripts for submission according to journal guidelines
• Coding qualitative data
• Extract relevant data from NVivo upon request
• Assist in preparing PowerPoint presentations and scientific posters
• Identify and compile descriptive statistics
• Review and edit community reports
• Maintain confidentiality in data security and management at all times based on university health information and compliance protocols
• Complete all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all relevant current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the UMN Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH)
• Maintain current Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) training for social and behavioral research, as well as Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

15%: Community Engagement

• Assist with community outreach and engagement
• Travel to community partner sites as needed

10%: Research Administration

• Assist with the development of policies and procedures or work plans related to relevant projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

Appointment Details:

• Time commitment: 40 hours/week during each year
• Number of positions: 2
• Start Date: Immediate (open to discussion)
• Please include CV

**This position is located on-site in Duluth MN 55805. Remote or hybrid positions will not be considered**

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS and at least 2 years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal 6 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• MA/MS in health science, public health, medical anthropology, psychology or other health related discipline
• Experience using NVivo qualitative data analysis software
• Ability to compare, verify and reconcile data to help achieve objectives
• 3 years of experience in a research role
• Experience with qualitative research methods, data collection and analysis
• Experience with mixed methods research
• Experience related to research projects with Indigenous and/or rural communities
• Demonstrated experience with knowledge transfer; ability to write for diverse audiences
• Knowledge and awareness of Indigenous and rural health and Indigenous health research ethics
• Knowledge and understanding of gerontology, rural community health, chronic conditions, and/or age-related neurological conditions
• Experience with health systems, health access, and/or quality of care research
• Experience in community outreach and community engagement
• Experience working in a team environment

Committed to innovation and diversity, the Medical School educates physicians, scientists, and health professionals; generates knowledge and treatments; and cares for patients and communities with compassion and respect. We value excellence, inclusiveness, collaboration, and discovery.

The mission of the regional campus located in Duluth is to be a national leader in improving healthcare access and outcomes in rural Minnesota and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. In partnership with CentraCare, the regional campus in St. Cloud offers a wide range of patient experiences throughout students' education in Greater Minnesota and prepares them to become exceptional clinicians and leaders for rural and immigrant populations.

Founded in 1888, the University of Minnesota Medical School has three campuses. A four-year MD program and the MD/PhD program are located on the Twin Cities campus in addition to MD programs at regional campuses in Duluth and St. Cloud.

Pay Range: $26.44 - $31.25 per hour ($55,000 - $65,000 annualized); depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).