Temporary Research Assistant

Position Overview

The Research Assistant (RA) will report to Dr. Lynsie Radovich, Research Manager, Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team. Research tasks are focused on rural medical education and rural and Indigenous dementia care. Faculty investigators from the Department of Family Medicine and Biobehavioral Health, work collaboratively with faculty investigators from the Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team and academic and community research partners throughout the Great Lakes Region, Canada, and internationally.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assisting with data entry and cleaning.
• Reporting to the PI/Supervisor as necessary.
• Literature reviews
• Environmental scan of web-based resources
• Assisting with the coordination of research meetings and note taking
• Attend and support community engagement and community-based research meetings
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Appointment Details

• Please include CV and Cover Letter
• This position is located on site at Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team, 624 E. 1st St., Suite 201 Duluth MN with some flexibility*

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent education and experience to equal 4 years
• Evidence of ability to work independently
• Detail-oriented
• Demonstrated ability to work with a team
• Strong organizational abilities
• Computer proficiency and experience with basic software including MS office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Powerpoint); ability to learn new software programs as needed
• Ability to multi-task multiple projects with multiple deadlines
• Strong spoken and written communications skills
• Must be able to handle and protect confidential and sensitive data

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of rural and Indigenous health
• Experience and knowledge of epidemiologic data and analysis
• Experience and knowledge of large health datasets
• Experience and knowledge of qualitative data analysis methods
• Experience and knowledge of quantitative and statistical analysis methods

Committed to innovation and diversity, the Medical School educates physicians, scientists, and health professionals; generates knowledge and treatments; and cares for patients and communities with compassion and respect. We value excellence, inclusiveness, collaboration, and discovery.

The mission of the regional campus located in Duluth is to be a national leader in improving healthcare access and outcomes in rural Minnesota and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. In partnership with CentraCare, the regional campus in St. Cloud offers a wide range of patient experiences throughout students' education in Greater Minnesota and prepares them to become exceptional clinicians and leaders for rural and immigrant populations.

Founded in 1888, the University of Minnesota Medical School has three campuses. A four-year MD program and the MD/PhD program are located on the Twin Cities campus in addition to MD programs at regional campuses in Duluth and St. Cloud.

Pay Range: $27.95 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Work Location: In Person

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

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.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

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.

University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

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).