Undergraduate Research Assistant – Lung Transplant Research Study
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Research/Development
Research Assistant/Associate, Clinical Research, Data Scientist -
Healthcare
Clinical Research, Data Scientist
Undergraduate Research Assistant – Lung Transplant Research Study
Position Information
Posting Number: V
Position Title:
Undergraduate Research Assistant – Lung Transplant Research Study
Posting Type Student
Hours/week: 10
Eligibility:
Work study preferred but open to all students
Semester Academic Year
Location Driscoll Hall
Detailed Work Schedule Flexible. Mostly remote. 10 hours per week. At least two semesters, prefer 12 months.
Number of positions: 3
Department: 948-Nursing-Research & Innovation
Contact Name:
Koons, Brittany ( please add as job approver)
Contact Phone/Extension:
Position Summary Information
Job Description
Summary:
The Research Assistant will work with Dr. Koons and the research team on an NIH
-funded study focused on improving outcomes for lung transplant patients and their caregivers. This position offers undergraduate students hands‑on experience with clinical research, including participant recruitment, longitudinal data collection, and research team collaboration.
Requirements:
- Recruiting, screening, enrolling, and consenting caregiver participants
- Taking a lead role in conducting study visits with patients and caregivers
- Administering study measures and collecting research data in accordance with study protocols
- Entering and maintaining study data in a database
- Participating in weekly research team meetings
- Assisting with other research activities as needed
Research Assistants will receive training and mentorship in clinical research procedures and have opportunities to contribute to research presentations, abstracts, and publications. This position is particularly well suited for students interested in gaining experience in clinical and behavioral research, nursing, healthcare, psychology, public health, or related fields.
Additional Information:
- Undergraduate students in nursing, psychology, biology, or another health- or behavioral-science-related field
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and collaboratively
- Comfortable interacting professionally with patients and caregivers
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow research protocols
- Commitment of approximately 10 hours/week for at least two semesters, preferably 12 months
Physical Demands
Summary:
Wage Rate: 15.00
Posting Detail Information Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Open Until Filled Yes
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