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Researcher 2 â“ Qualitative Data Analyst 

Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team (MK-MDT) conducts research on dementia and its associated risks and co-morbidities in partnership with Indigenous and rural communities. Our modern facilities have been thoughtfully constructed to foster team science approaches to research and well-being. The MK-MDT investigators and staff work collaboratively with academic and community research partners in the US and Canada using a community-based participatory research framework. Reporting to the Research Manager, this Researcher 2 will be responsible for qualitative data analysis and other duties related to multiple MK-MDT projects focused on rural and Indigenous dementia and brain health equity. 

Qualitative coding and data cleaning (90%) 
⢠Performs social-behavioral research data analysis by following research methodologies and protocols to thoughtfully ensure quality research outcomes and findings, including data entry and data coding using NVIVO qualitative data analysis software
⢠Ensures data quality by verifying transcripts with audio files
⢠Assists with the preparation and management of multiple NVivo databases, including cleaning data, importing data, and preparing project codebooks 
⢠Assists in the development of qualitative coding frameworks and definitions
⢠Code qualitative data and participate in regular consensus building meetings with other analysts
⢠Assists with running data queries and reliability tests
⢠Identifies overarching themes and subthemes in a variety of datasets including interviews, focus groups, interview summaries and field notes
⢠Supports secondary level analysis by summarizing preliminary findings in data tables and other deliverables
⢠Contribute to writing presentations and reports - development of data visualization, formatting, and editing
⢠Tracks project progress and documents work

⢠Maintains confidentiality in data security and management at all times based on university health information and compliance protocols
⢠Attends and participates in data analyst meetings 
⢠Assist with the development of data collection instruments such as interview and focus group guides, surveys, and screening tools to identify eligible research participants
⢠Completes all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all relevant current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the UMN Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH)
⢠Maintains current Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) training for social and behavioral research, as well as Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training as required

Research administration (10%) 
⢠Assist with the preparation of peer-reviewed journal articles and presentations for national and international conferences.
⢠Assist with the planning of data analyst and/or coding meetings and takes notes when applicable
⢠Assists with the development of policies and procedures or work plans related to data analysis
⢠Attend mandatory MK-MDT staff meetings and training sessions
⢠Perform other duties as assigned

Time commitment:  40 hours/week during each year
Number of positions:  1
Start Date: Immediate (open to discussion)
Please include CV

**This position is on-site in Duluth MN 55805. Remote or hybrid work will not be considered**

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

Required qualifications
⢠BA/BS and at least 1 years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal 5 years. 
⢠Experience with qualitative research methods

Preferred qualifications
⢠MA/MS in health science, public health, medical anthropology, psychology, or other health related discipline
⢠Experience using NVIVO qualitative data analysis software 
⢠3 years of experience in a research role
⢠Experience related to research projects with Indigenous and/or rural communities 
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