Research Dietitian

General Notes

Dell Medical School is seeking a Research Dietitian. This position has an end date of 12/31/30 but may be renewable based upon availability of funding, work performance, and progress toward goals.

The Research Dietitian supports clinical and translational research studies by designing, implementing, and evaluating nutrition‑related research activities across inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and remote research environments. This role applies nutrition science principles to research protocols, dietary interventions, and outcome measurement, without providing independent or individualized medical nutrition therapy (MNT). The Research Dietitian collaborates closely with principal investigators, physicians, advanced practice providers, research coordinators, biostatisticians, and IRB staff to ensure study feasibility, regulatory compliance, data integrity, and participant safety.

Core responsibilities include protocol development, participant assessments as defined by research design, education, remote data collection, and documentation in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

• Develops standardized, protocol‑driven nutrition interventions aligned with study aims and approved research protocols; does not independently prescribe individualized medical nutrition therapy.
• Translates research objectives into feasible dietary methodologies.
• Reviews protocols for nutritional accuracy, safety, and regulatory alignment.
• Modifies interventions in accordance with approved study protocols, amendments, and investigator direction; does not independently alter interventions at the individual participant level outside of approved study parameters.

• Conducts protocol‑defined nutrition assessments and data collection as specified within approved research protocols.
• Conducts nutrition assessments and study‑specific education via secure telehealth platforms when permitted by study design and regulation.
• Provides protocol‑specific participant education related to study requirements without providing individualized medical nutrition therapy.

• Ensures compliance with IRB, FDA, and GCP requirements.
• Prepares nutrition‑related sections of IRB submissions and amendments.
• Maintains accurate source documentation and audit‑ready files.
• Participates in study monitoring visits and regulatory audits.

• Collects and manages dietary and outcome data using remote research tools and electronic data capture systems.
• Ensures data accuracy, consistency, and protocol adherence.
• Assists with data interpretation related to nutrition outcomes.

• Participates in virtual study meetings, investigator consultations, and interdisciplinary reviews.
• Communicates protocol requirements to interdisciplinary teams.
• Provides subject‑matter expertise in nutrition science.

• Delivers education and training through virtual platforms, webinars, and electronic materials.
• Trains research staff on nutrition protocols and data collection.

• Assists with manuscript preparation and research presentations.
• Supports grant writing and protocol development efforts.
• Identifies opportunities to improve nutrition research processes.

• Supports decentralized or virtual clinical trial models, including remote monitoring of nutrition interventions.
• Participates in professional development, conferences, or continuing education.
• Contributes to institutional research committees or work groups.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Possesses and applies the technical knowledge and skills required to perform role‑specific tasks effectively.
• Applies advanced nutrition science to research protocols.
• Interprets clinical and dietary research data accurately.
• Maintains…