[Prevscilist] Fwd: [DEVSCI] Job opportunity - University of Maryland, College Park

[Miriam Clark]

This job opportunity looks like a fabulous opportunity for anyone with a
Master's in PrevSci and interested in the DC area:

*Miriam Clark*
*Doctoral Candidate, Prevention Science*
*University of Oregon*
*miriamc at uoregon.edu <miriamc at uoregon.edu>*



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From: Jamie Listokin <listokin at umd.edu>
Date: Fri, Dec 3, 2021 at 1:37 PM
Subject: [DEVSCI] Job opportunity - University of Maryland, College Park
To: <DEVSCI at listserv.umd.edu>


*University of Maryland, College Park*

*Full-time Post-Masters Research Associate *

*In Community-Based, Applied Developmental Research *



*Be a part of a thriving applied developmental research team with a focus
on the impact of early adversity on young children’s outcomes.* We are
currently accepting applications for a Community Research Associate who has
interest in working with us on the national HBCD study. The HBCD study will
be recruiting women during pregnancy and following their infants through
the first five years of their lives.
https://heal.nih.gov/research/infants-and-children/healthy-brain
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This project aims to conduct multi-modal brain imaging (MRI, EEG) and
Neurobehavioral assessment across the first years of life.  Most
importantly is the recruitment and retention of women to this study.

This full-time appointment will be for *multiple years starting on January
3, 2022, *contingent on performance and sufficient funding. Under the
mentorship of Dr. Brenda Jones Harden and colleagues, the community
research associate will coordinate recruitment/retention for HBCD at the
University of Maryland site.

*Responsibilities:*

·       Coordinating participant recruitment/retention and data collection
in hospitals, clinics, and community-based settings, as well as in
families’ homes

·       Managing data (data organization, IRB submissions)

·       Presenting to practitioner staff and community partners about
research findings

·       Conducting home observations and family interviews

·       Supervising and mentoring research assistants

·       Preparing publications and conference presentations

*Qualifications:*

·       Master’s in Psychology, Human Development, Social Work, Public
Health, Education, or a closely related discipline by the time of
appointment

·       Experience conducting community-based research with families from
high-risk contexts

·       Demonstrated ability to work independently and participate on a team

·       Excellent interpersonal skills, especially with practitioners and
families in communities

·       Expertise in quantitative methodology

·       Beginning track record of publication

·       Excellent academic writing skills

*How to Apply:* Please submit the following *in one pdf file* to Dr. Brenda
Jones Harden (bjharden at umd.edu) and Jamie Listokin (listokin at umd.edu).

●      Curriculum Vita (CV) or Resume

●      Cover letter describing your interests, experience, and fit with the
position

●      Names and contact information for three references



The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/ affirmative
action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and
regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. UMD is
committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity
or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin,
political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected
veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other
legally protected status in all aspects of employment. UMD is actively
engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities;
minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are
encouraged to apply.

-- 
Jamie Listokin
HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study Project Manager
Child Development Lab
University of Maryland
listokin at umd.edu
Office: 301.405.8315
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