Research Assistant

Unclassified - Tyler, TX

Part-time - Entry Level

Tyler, TX

About the position

The Research Assistant for Rehabilitation Sciences will play a crucial role in supporting the research efforts within the department. This position involves a variety of responsibilities aimed at facilitating the publication of research work. The Research Assistant will engage in research design, data collection, data analysis, and manuscript preparation, ensuring that all activities comply with Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols and align with the overall research objectives. The role requires a proactive approach to managing research tasks and collaborating with faculty researchers and other team members. In this position, the Research Assistant will conduct literature reviews to inform research projects, collect and analyze data, and prepare materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations. They will also be responsible for preparing interview questions, recruiting subjects for research studies, and maintaining accurate records of participation while safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects. The Research Assistant will provide ready access to all experimental data for faculty researchers and supervisors, manage project-related communications, and maintain and update website materials related to the research projects. Additionally, the Research Assistant will supervise undergraduate students involved in the research project, ensuring that records of their assignments are maintained and acting as a liaison between the students and faculty researchers. Attendance at project meetings, area seminars, and other relevant meetings is expected to stay informed about ongoing research activities. The role also includes summarizing project results, preparing progress reports, and contributing to the writing of articles, reports, and presentations. The Research Assistant will monitor the project budget and may travel to field sites to collect and record data as necessary. They will also be involved in coding and verifying data according to research protocols and entering data into databases or spreadsheets for analysis. Overall, this position is integral to the success of research initiatives within the Rehabilitation Sciences department.

Responsibilities

• Conducts literature reviews.
• Collects and analyzes data.
• Prepares materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.
• Prepares interview questions.
• Recruits and collects data with subjects.
• Maintains accurate records of participation, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary.
• Provides ready access to all experimental data for the faculty researcher and/or supervisor.
• Requests or acquires equipment or supplies necessary for the project.
• Manages and responds to project related emails.
• Prepares, maintains, and updates website materials.
• Supervises undergraduate students working on the research project (maintaining records on assignment completion, acting as liaison/mediator between the undergraduate students and the faculty researcher).
• Attends project meetings.
• Attends area seminars and other meetings as necessary.
• Summarizes project results.
• Prepares progress reports.
• Prepares other articles, reports, and presentations.
• Monitors the project budget.
• Travels to field sites to collect and record data as appropriate to the specific objectives of the study.
• Codes and verifies data in accordance with specified research protocol and coding procedures and enters data into a computer database and/or spreadsheet application for subsequent analysis.
• Develops or assists in the development of participation schedules; contacts potential subjects to introduce and explain study objectives and protocol and to arrange interviews, either in person or via online, telephone or email.
• Identifies and compiles lists of potential research subjects in accordance with study objectives and parameters, as appropriate to the individual position.
• Conducts and records face-to-face and/or online interviews with subjects, in accordance with predetermined interview protocol, data collection procedures and documentation standards.
• Reviews and edits data to ensure completeness and accuracy of information; follows up with subjects to resolve problems or clarify data collected.
• May set up, calibrate, and maintain laboratory and/or field research equipment, as specified by the requirements of the study.
• May lead or guide the work of student employees.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Prepares findings for publication and assists in laboratory analysis and data management.
• Writes and contributes to publications.
• Develops research protocols.
• Assists with preparation of all educational and training workshops and evaluation strategies.
• Engages clinical and community partners in research.
• Markets training and technical assistance resources to clinical partners and academic investigators.
• Develops assessment and evaluation tools.
• Compiles data for progress reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related field.
• One (1) Year of Academic and/or work experience related to the field of research.
• One (1) Year of Experience with specialized software or databases.
• CITI IRB training completion (must complete within 3 weeks of hire).
• A combination of education and experience may be accepted.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn new software skills as needed to meet research objectives.

Benefits

• Full Benefits Eligibility
• Full Time Position