Qualitative Research Assistant

Qualitative Research Assistant: VA Center for Clinical Management Research

The Center for Clinical Management Research at the Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System is seeking to fill a Qualitative Research Assistant position to support two VA funded studies on patient access to specialty care and organ transplant evaluation led by Dr. Megan A. Adams.

Primary Responsibilities: The candidate will assist with recruitment, scheduling, and data management for virtual interviews with leadership, providers, and Veteran-patients. They will also conduct semistructured interviews of Veteran-patients, be the second interviewer/note-taker on interview with healthcare providers and health system leadership as well as work with qualitative analysts to organize and analyze interview data. The position will require use of health and medical information and obtaining informed consent from potential participants. Desired Skills: Experience with recruitment, data management and conducting research interviews. Experience with and/or interest in healthcare delivery and learning from both Veteran-patients and healthcare providers. Must be a self-starter, able to work independently, be detail-oriented and meticulous, have excellent organizational skills and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Applicants must be comfortable (and hopefully enjoy) regularly communicating with patients and providers both over the phone and via video conference.

Qualifications: Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years’ experience is required; Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health, or Social Work preferred. Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint is required; experience with NVivo a plus. U.S. Citizenship Required.

Position: Qualitative Research Assistant, Center for Clinical Management Research, Health Services Research, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Full-time, $54,000 - $66,000 starting salary commensurate with degree and experience. Full benefits included with medical, paid sick leave, vacation/personal leave and eleven paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans.

The typical schedule is Monday - Friday, 8-hour shifts. Work will be conducted in office and remotely via telework (if desired). Start date: April-May 2024

Contact: Please submit cover letter and resume to Darcy Saffar at [email protected]