Research (Professional) at University of Pittsburgh
United States
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Position Overview</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">The University of Pittsburgh is seeking Community Scientists to join a research study examining attitudes and norms related to reproductive health and reproductive healthcare access in Pennsylvania. Community Scientists play a vital role in helping the study team understand how reproductive health is discussed and experienced in everyday community settings. This position is designed for individuals who have strong connections within their communities and who can approach conversations and observations in an impartial, respectful, and nonjudgmental manner. The position is temporary and tied to grant funding. Candidates will be expected to attend trainings and meetings over Zoom. As such, they should have easy access to wifi and a computer with a camera.</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"> </p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Training</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Community Scientists will complete structured training through the University of Pittsburgh prior to beginning data collection. Training includes:</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">· Certification in Community Partner Research Ethics Training (CPRET)</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">· A three-part training series in the qualitative observational methodology</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">The study team will provide ongoing guidance and support throughout the project.</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"> </p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Key Responsibilities</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">· Participate in all required virtual trainings</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">· Conduct qualitative observational research relevant to reproductive health and reproductive healthcare, including detailed description and reflexive observation</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">· Meet regularly with the study team for support, feedback, and methodological guidance</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">· Submit journal entries according to study timelines</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">What Community Scientists Gain</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">· Paid training in community-engaged research methods</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">· Certification in CPRET research ethics training</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">· Experience with qualitative research</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">· Opportunity to contribute to research on reproductive healthcare in Pennsylvania</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">· Those who are interested will have the opportunity to collaborate on publications</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"> </p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Additional Information</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">· This is a temporary, part-time position lasting 7 months</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">· Work averages approximately 10 hours per month</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">· All activities are remote; no travel is required</p><br><br><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Preferred Qualities</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">· Deep familiarity with and connection to a local community in Pennsylvania</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">· Ability to engage with people holding diverse perspectives in a respectful and nonjudgmental way</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">· Strong observational skills and interest in documenting everyday social interactions</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">· Reliability and ability to work independently with regular check-ins</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">· Comfort participating in research training</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">· Easy access to a computer with a functional camera and reliable wifi</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">· NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN RESEARCH NECESSARY</p>
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