UM SOM: Integrative Medicine

Job Qualifications

At least two years of college education (preferably with college degree); able to spend 20-30 hours per week on the job (possibility of more hours); good communication and writing skills, as well being detail-oriented. Experience or interested in research, issues related to complementary and alternative medicine, bio-energy medicine (such as qigong or meditation), substance abuse, and/or health psychology are definitely a plus.  Candidate with drug counseling experience will have high priority to be considered.  Depending on your experience and career plan.

Job Description

Assist the principal investigator in NIH-funded research projects -- clinical study of meditation or self-enhancement therapy for treatment of drug addiction, therapy development study and survey study.  Major duties include literature review, preparing paperwork for study sessions, coordinating clinical sessions with participants, performing quality assurance procedure, conducting follow-up interview, data entry and data management.  A lot of opportunities to learn and to do hand-on clinical research. Excellent working environment with opportunities to interact with some leading researchers in the areas.