Research Professional 3

About the Job

This part-time position for a PhD or DNP prepared registered nurse will require coordination of research activities and overall management of the grant for R01 MD016388-01, Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Help Seeking of American Indian and Black Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence. Lucy Mkandawire Valhmu (Principal Investigator [PI]). Activities for this role includes scheduling team meetings and managing team communication, developing and managing data collection protocols, supervising data collection, including recruitment of participants, summarizing initial results for researchers, contributing to funding applications for continuation of the research.The position is for no more than 20 hours a week of work.

Responsibility Group #1 (65%)

• Develop protocols for research activities including data collection, analysis, and coordination of all team meetings.

• Contact the Sojourner Family Peace Center and other domestic violence shelters and schedule times for team members to administer surveys and conduct interviews for the Sisters by Choice (SBC) grant to eligible participants.

• Assist with any additional hires needed on the team including student hires.

• Determine participant eligibility and administer surveys to those who are eligible.

• Provide gift card to participant after the survey is completed.

• Enter demographic data for each participant surveyed into the quantitative participant data document located on the SBC Teams site. Coordinate secure storage of surveys and assist with data entry into the research database - RedCap.

• Oversee and support data collection and data analysis.

• Summarize and present initial data summary to researchers.

• Assist with the development of funding applications building on this work and coordinate all activities to facilitate funding application submissions.

• Coordinate activities related to manuscript writing including coordination of various teams engaged in writing of different manuscripts

Responsibility Group #2 (35%)

• Perform outreach to potential sites, especially in rural areas to enhance recruitment efforts foreligible participants for the SBC grant.

• Provide support to other researchers on the SBC team as needed for surveys and/or interviews,and manuscript preparation including data analysis.

• Attend SBC team meetings.

• Assist PI with other duties as appropriate.

Qualifications

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS with 4 years of experience or advanced degree with 2 years of experience.
• A minimum of 6 months of experience working on a R01 grant.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in nursing or DNP prepared registered nurse with experience administering surveys to women who are survivors of domestic violence. The qualified

individual should also have experience contacting potential sites for recruitment of participants for the grant. The individual should also have experience working

with survivors of domestic violence.

About the Department

Founded in 1909 and recognized as the first nursing program established within a university, the University of Minnesota School of Nursing continues to lead the profession into the future. With a mission to generate knowledge and educate leaders to shape the future of nursing and advance health care to improve the health and wellbeing of all, the school and its research are addressing health issues and improving health. With nearly $6 million in National Institutes of Health awards to the School of Nursing and the Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing in 2019, the University of Minnesota rose to 10th in the latest ranking of NIH funding to schools of nursing.

The school is ranked among the top programs in nurse midwifery and nursing informatics, and it is internationally renowned for its efforts to improve health and health care through the use of big data. The School was one of nine nursing schools nationally awarded the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine in 2020.

The University of Minnesota has one of the largest, more comprehensive academic health centers in the nation. While robust scholarly inquiry is central to the School of Nursing's mission, it is enhanced by interprofessional collaboration with schools and colleges within the University and its health sciences schools comprised of pharmacy, medicine, public health, dentistry and veterinary medicine.

Benefits

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also 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

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

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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Diversity

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Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

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).