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We are seeking Spanish/English bilingual/bicultural Research Assistantfor a Learning Health Science Systems K12 funded project in the area of early childhood development including developmental delay and early school readiness. The project specifically addresses the role of the pediatric clinic in supporting Latino/x parents prepare children for school and support the developmental needs of their child and their preferences for clinic-based interventions to support parents. TheResearch Assistant willbe responsible for the day-to-day activities of the project including the development of materials, scheduling and organizing recruitment of study participants, facilitate focus groups and interviews, supervision of data entry and data transcription, data analysis including code book development and theme analysis. The Research Assistantwill also be the studys primary translator for Spanish language materials and will conduct Spanish language qualitative focus groups and interviews.

• Bachelors degree in related field with no experience OR Associates degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to speak, read, and translate Spanish.

• Masters degree in related field.
• Prior experience with research project management.
• Experience in child development, health services research, survey research, qualitative research, statistical programming and/or community-based interventions.

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In your cover letter, please explain your bilingual background and experience.

In addition, specific experience in early childhood education, school readiness, child development, health services research, qualitative research, statistical programming and/or community-based interventions is valued. Prior experience in project management would also be helpful.

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