Assist with research study on veteran health. Duties will include phone calls with potential study subjects to explain study participation, email links to online questionnaires and provide follow-up with subjects regarding missing data. Modify online questionnaire (using Qualtrics survey software) as requested by the PI. Responsible for maintaining accurate records of interviews and all data collected and assessing the appropriateness of responses. Must be alert to sensitive, personal information and must ensure completeness of data for each interview. Provide assistance with subject recruitment and recruitment tracking. Provide administrative support for development of a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) which will be the product of the surveys. Provide other general research assistance as directed by the PI to include grant and scholarly product administrative tasks.

• Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and one year of experience, preferably in public contact work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

• Strong writing and communication skills with ability to draft letters and memos, using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, composition, text editing, and excellent proofreading skills.

• Demonstrated experience using word processing applications, creating spreadsheets and reports, and entering data into databases and spreadsheets. Experience with Qualtrics survey software or willingness to be trained.

• Strong organizational skills, including ability to prioritize workload.

• Demonstrated experience working independently and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to handle repetitive details.

• Demonstrated experience conducting phone or in-person interviews with research participants relating to medical or psychological studies with ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

• Demonstrated experience in a biomedical research setting.

• The office is located off campus. 9333 Genesee, Suite 210 San Diego, CA 92121

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

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UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

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