Research Assistant, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Overview

Under the direction of the Study Coordinator and Senior Research Project Director, the Research Assistant will support a five-year study entitled “Trauma-informed approach to timely detection and management of early postpartum hypertension” funded by the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute ( PCORI ). Major responsibilities include screening patients for eligibility, enrollment, data collection and data entry. An ideal candidate holds a demonstrated interest in addressing maternal and child health inequity from a social determinants of health perspective.

The Research Assistant should have strong teamwork, written and oral communications skills, and the ability to work independently.

• Day-to-day engagement in study activities including screening, recruitment, consent, interviewing and data collection.
• Communicate with clinical stakeholders as needed for study implementation, education, and recruitment.
• Support and coordinate with the study team for various activities including development and implementation of protocols.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for study data collection activities.
• Aid the Study Coordinator and the Senior Research Project Director with oversight and coordination of research study operations and reporting activities across sites.
• Provide required study reports, meeting summaries, and basic data analysis as needed.
• Facilitate necessary meetings with project stakeholders, nursing staff and clinicians, and manage record keeping and note taking accordingly.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or two years of experience working with patients/data collection, or an equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Experience working in community engaged programs and research projects.
• Experience with Word, Power Point, Excel, and related software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Intercultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work with members of diverse backgrounds.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) with fluency in speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish.
• Professional proficiency in Spanish demonstrated through at least 1 year of work experience.
• Training as a community health worker or doula.

• Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000
• Work Hours:
  
  40 hours per week including some Saturdays with a compensatory day off during the week.
• Campus:
  Downtown Campus
• Is a background check required for this posting? No

Contact's Name, Pronouns,

Title:

Senior Research Project Director

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Posting Dates:
Posted 02/02/2026

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UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at diversity or by phone .