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JOB DESCRIPTION:
ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
The Lead Research Specialist will work in the Sleep Epidemiology Research Group. This position involves working on several projects that are aimed at sleep measurement and understanding determinants and health consequences of sleep problems. Working evenings and weekends (3-4 hours twice a month) are a requirement for this position. The lead research specialist is expected to work under minimum supervision. The job responsibilities include maintaining research equipment in the office, calibrating and maintaining equipment, troubleshooting research devices as needed, enter data into databased (e.g., redcap), utilize online platforms to transfer data, process and score data from wearables using software on a provided computer, provide data summaries (in partnership with the study analyst), communicate with external teams, and represent the team at virtual meetings with internal and external researchers. The candidate will also be responsible for recruiting/scheduling research participants, completing research visits (data collection) in homes of participants, and processing participant incentives. In partnership with another team member, they will conduct the field visits which entail administering questionnaires, initializing air, light and noise monitoring devices, instructing participants on the sleep monitor and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, and processing and mailing saliva samples. Several times a week, they will visit the homes of participants in the evenings and weekends to conduct the research visits, thus reliable transportation is required (mileage will be reimbursed). The candidate will review, produce quality control grades under the direction of the PI or project manager. They will also oversee mailing the sleep and cardiovascular feedback letters to the participants, and to their physicians upon request from participants. The candidate will engage in other research-related tasks as needed.
The candidate will have experience with research study recruitment and data collection among historically minoritized populations. Also, the candidate should be very detailed, meticulous about data, and be knowledgeable regarding technology (e.g., wearables). Because of the engagement with recruitment, having an outgoing personality and comfort with talking with people is a benefit. It is critical to be highly organized and have strong oral and written communication skills. Reliable transportation is required as this position involves data enrollment (with another team member) in homes of participants (mileage will be reimbursed).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
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