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Housed in the UW School of Public Health, the Department of Health Systems and Population Health (HSPop) is a dynamic academic and research department with the mission of working with partners in public health and health care to prepare leaders, design solutions, and conduct innovative research that is translated into practice and policy. The Department is steadfast in its efforts to improve and promote the health of all populations, and staff contribute daily and directly to the work of faculty, students, researchers and other staff, providing support and expertise to the Department's common cause.
The Department of HSPop values and honors excellence in teaching, mentoring, research, practice, and service to catalyze innovative solutions that overcome complex public health challenges. We are dedicated to hiring staff who integrate the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism within their roles and responsibilities.
We value and honor diverse experiences and perspectives, strive to create welcoming and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity, and equity for all. The individual in this position is expected to be a steward of the program's and department's mission and core values, including the pursuit of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
HSPop's (Research with Expert Advisors on Drug Use) READU team has an excellent opportunity for a temporary, hourly Research Study Coordinator 2. This position will assist on research projects related to improving health equity for people who use drugs, specifically focusing on providing administrative support and community engagement expertise on a project related to law enforcement and people who use drugs.
To date, all READU projects have focused on improving health equity for people who use drugs, and reducing stigma against people who use drugs. Past projects have addressed first response systems and have involved qualitative interviews with people who use drugs and first responders.
The successful candidate will bring their expertise in collaboratively working with members of our shared community and a desire to provide compassionate support to fellow members of the team to support their successful participation on the team. They will also share knowledge on how to create productive and positive interactions between service providers and members of our communities. Prior experience working in frontline harm reduction or with community-engaged research is helpful but not required.
This hourly position is anticipated to work 5-10 hours per week, with some weeks having more time required than others.
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Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
