Research Assistant 1

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Public Health has an exciting opportunity for a part-time Research Assistant 1 to work in Miami, FL.

The research assistant 1 will support research activities under the direction of the principal investigator (Sara St George PhD). Dr. St George’s program of research is focused on promoting health, preventing chronic disease, and fostering positive relationships among Hispanic families by developing, evaluating, and disseminating evidence-based multigenerational digital lifestyle interventions.

The position is part-time (hourly), with remote, in-person presence at the Miller School of Medicine at the Medical Campus of University of Miami and in-person presence at multiple recruitment sites (e.g. Clinics, MDC Schools, Community Events, etc.).

Ongoing projects in the lab which the RA would support are:

• Healthy Juntos: This is an efficacy trial of a family-based digital obesity prevention intervention (“Healthy Juntos”) for Hispanic parents and their 12–15-year-old adolescents. Healthy Juntos is a web-based application that includes eleven modules of content for parents and adolescents delivered over six months. Eligible families who chose to participate in the study will be randomly assigned to either use our family health app or receive free digital health resources. 

• Con Cariño Abuelita: This is a pilot study of a multi-generational family-based digital cancer and obesity prevention intervention (“Con Cariño Abuelita”) for Hispanic cancer survivors and their daughters/daughter’s in-law. Con Cariño Abuelita is a web-based application that includes eight modules of content delivered over three months. Eligible families who chose to participate in the study will be randomly assigned to either use our family health app or receive free digital health resources. 

• →High School Diploma
• →Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
• →Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• →Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• →Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• →Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
• →Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• →Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• →Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• →Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• →Commitment to the University’s core values.
• →Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.