Senior Research Project Assistant, School of Public Health

Job Description - Senior Research Project Assistant, School of Public Health (981200)

Job Description

Senior Research Project Assistant, School of Public Health - ( 981200 )

Description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.

Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
The Sr. Population Research Project Assistant will assist the Principal Investigator (PI) and research team on a 5-year longitudinal mixed-methods study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)/National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) with research tasks and established protocols. This study will focus on social and cultural factors that influence alcohol use among Mexican and Mexican Americans living in North Texas.
Manage activities associated with large, complex research projects to include: grant expenditure adherence, meeting scheduling, project evaluation, staffing, supervision of personnel, timeline adherence, and control of equipment and supplies. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development for the right candidate interested in pursuing an academic research career.

BENEFITS

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Education
  Master's Degree In related field or
  Bachelor's Degree and
• Experience
  1 year Research experience in behavioral, social science or public health with Master's Degree or
  3 years Research experience in behavioral, social science or public health with Bachelor's Degree

• Education
  Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish

Develop reports to assess or monitor study performance and make recommendations for improvement in workflows; oversee all progress reports, continuing reviews and records for Internal Review Board (IRB) and funding agency .

Meet regularly with other staff involved in data collection and data analysis to ensure timelines are being met; identify problems and formulate plans for resolution.

Collaborate in the development and submission of grant proposals: create budgets and budget justifications, work with collaborators to ensure subcontractor agreements are complete and accurate, and acquire administrative authorization when needed.

Serve as a liaison to other departments and/or outside entities.

Devise work plans for research staff.

Participate in the selection process of research staff.

Supervise research project staff by orienting, training, and giving ongoing feedback.

Travel to recruitment sites as needed.

Interview participants for assigned research projects; interviews may be in person, in clinical setting, subject's residence, or by telephone.

Initiate vendor contracts and oversee participant incentives/payouts.

Manage IRB protocol submissions and modifications.

Assist with recruiting study participants and monitoring enrollment quotas for study participants.

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