Research Assistant- Neurology

Job Summary

The research assistant will be an integral member of Dr. Eseosa Ighodaro’s clinical research team, dedicated to advancing stroke care through innovative interventions and quality improvement initiatives. Working under the direct supervision of Dr. Ighodaro, this role involves performing a broad range of technical and administrative responsibilities to support research activities within clinical settings. US citizens or permanent residents only.

• Master's degree with four years’ experience in a research setting; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Research & Data Management:
  • Assist in developing research methodologies and protocols.
  • Create and revise study materials.
  • Conduct participant recruitment, screening, and interviewing, and follow‑up activities for research studies.
  • Perform data collection and analysis.
  • Generate study reports.
• Manuscript & Grant Preparation:
  • Conduct literature reviews to support ongoing studies.
  • Prepare tables, figures, and data reports for manuscripts and grants.
  • Assist in writing research content for publications and presentations.
  • Format and submit papers to journals.
• Regulatory & Compliance:
  • Submit IRB applications for research and quality improvement studies.
  • Maintain regulatory documentation.
  • Ensure all aspects of the study comply with protocol and institutional standards.
• Administrative & Coordination:
  • Attend research meetings and take detailed notes.
  • Schedule research meetings.
  • Order supplies for research projects.
  • Help train new personnel (undergraduates, medical students, resident physicians, fellow physicians).
  • Serve as a liaison between the study team and research participants or community members.

• Research Knowledge: Demonstrates understanding of scientific research methodologies.
• Grant & Manuscript Preparation: Ability to prepare grant proposals independently; experience with peer‑reviewed publications and poster/oral presentations.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic statistical analyses; ability to manage and analyze data accurately.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong written and verbal communication.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Detail‑oriented, resourceful, and able to meet deadlines consistently.
• Teamwork &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Works well in multidisciplinary teams and contributes effectively to group projects.
• Problem‑Solving: Ability to troubleshoot research challenges and adapt to evolving study needs.
• Independence: Self‑starter capable of working with minimal supervision. Professionalism:
  Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor; relates well to all organizational levels.

This position is based in a clean, comfortable office setting equipped with standard office tools for documentation and data entry. Work will be predominantly in‑person at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston‑Salem, North Carolina, with occasional opportunities for remote tasks as research needs allow. The position may require evening or weekend hours to accommodate urgent study needs, participant scheduling, or critical project deadlines.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, and programs that invest in career development. Base compensation is within the listed pay range ($30.15‑$45.25) and may include premium or incentive pay and annual increases based on performance.

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability)
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits (adoption assistance, paid parental leave)
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Educational Assistance Program

Advocate Health is the third‑largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. It combines Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health, with facilities under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With a patient base of nearly 6 million, it engages in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core.

Entry level

Full‑time