Research Area Specialist-Intermediate Strong Star

Research Area Specialist-Intermediate Strong Star (FORT HOOD - KILLEEN)

Fort Hood, TX, United States (On-site)

Under limited supervision, responsible for the operation of a specialized educational/social science research area with one or more faculty members or managers within a recognized unit. Assists with research project tasks to include recruitment, data collection, and the day to day operations of research projects. May act as liaison with other departments, divisions and organizations.

• Plans, organizes and conducts one or more small or moderately complex research projects according to plan; reviews progress and evaluates results.
• Participates in ongoing decisions regarding study design, data collection, and methodology.
• Serves as research study subject recruiter, interviewer, screener and evaluator of candidates for studies.
• Formulates research methods and suggests options for improving quality, identifies potential problems, and recommends and implements solutions.
• Consults with users to refine or adapt methodologies to fit research requirements; collaborates in development of new techniques and instruments.
• Prepares reports in response to inquiries from performance sites or regulatory organizations under supervision of the investigator.
• Maintains project documentation for study sites including contact lists, correspondence, reporting documentation, and compliance data according to standardized procedures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor important and complex projects concurrently.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes/other email software.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, to include writing and preparing memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence.

This is a grant funded position. Your employment may be terminated by you or UT Health San Antonio at any time regardless of the anticipated end date of the grant.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

• Two (2) years of related experience is required.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond.

UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture.

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when…