Position Summary
The Research Associate I is a facilitator for the IMARA for Black Male Caregivers and Girls Empowerment (IMAGE) study. A major component of our study is engaging Black families and communities in research using culturally sensitive methods. IMAGE aims to study the implementation and delivery of the IMAGE intervention and enhance community-based organizations'' capacity to provide prevention programming for Black girls (aged 13-18 years) and their male caregivers (18+). IMAGE is funded by the National Institutes of Minority Health Disparities, R01MD018929.
The IMAGE study is a randomized controlled trial to evaluate an innovative and uniquely tailored HIV/STI, sexual, and reproductive health intervention program designed for Black girls and their male caregivers.
The facilitator will conduct intervention workshops with participants and assist as needed in participant enrollment and data collection.
Duties & Responsibilities
Perform surveys, interviews, observations or uses other methods according to established research protocols. Prepare data for analysis and execute details of studies. Perform analysis and document results. May conduct literature searches. Order study supplies and maintain inventories. Maintain detailed records of results and prepare written reports. Maintain and process required paperwork. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES Become proficient in the IMAGE curricula, including content, process, and group management procedures; Assist in training Become proficient in study enrollment, and data collection procedures and protocols, including completing required human subject's trainings Team-teach interventions with small groups of participants Conduct research study activities and tasks as neededPerform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.