UTHealth
Research Assistant I/II/III (Finance)
UTHealth Houston's Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department seeks a highly motivated Research Assistant who is interested in developing skills specific to neurobiologically-oriented behavioral research, with the goal of improving mental health in people suffering from severe mental illness. The Research Assistant supports various research under the close direction of senior research staff, pertaining to psychological and behavioral studies, MRI research, brain stimulation using TMS, and/or electrophysiology using EEG. They will perform data collection by conducting research interviews and brain imaging testing. The Research Assistant will be asked to recruit and screen subjects for research studies according to IRB protocols. This position requires reliable transportation of travel to different sites for recruitment and data collection. In addition, this role may be asked to perform administrative duties such as developing protocol manuals and data collection instruments, participating in field visits, responding to requests and questions from individuals, institutions, government agencies, and funding agencies, and participating in the design of research studies. The role will assist in efforts to establish and maintain database files and reports; and may perform data analysis and interpretation.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
Position Key Accountabilities:
Certification/Skills:
General knowledge of research fields.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education.
Minimum Experience:
No years of experience.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code ยง 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.