Research Assistant

Title: Research Assistant

Employee Classification: Research Assistant

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

Department: HSC-Research Administration-390070

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience

FTE: .750000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The goal of this Division of Research initiative is to expand our research support infrastructure through the development of a suite of programs and cores to foster scientific and medical discovery at HSC. This expansion will foster scientific collaboration across HSC departments, DRIs, as well as local DFW hospitals by providing faculty members with the tools, staffing and research expertise.

Position Overview

The employee in this position will work in the Division of Research Administration under the guidance of Dr. Karrie Curry in the Clinical Interdisciplinary Core and will provide necessary research support and work closely with Principal Investigators in the funded study for adolescence mental health.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
* Advanced skills with common office productivity software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Photoshop
* Excellent time-management skills and ability to function independently, uses discretion, works under pressure and prioritizes tasks in order to meet deadlines

Job Duties:

• Assist in day-to-day research project management, in coordination with the Principal Investigator.
• Assist in preparation of online and text message intervention development and programming. 
• Perform tasks related to human subjects related activities, maintaining research and program files, and assisting team members on humans subjects and other project tasks. 
• Assist the team in preparation of dissemination of reports and manuscripts. 
• Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Work Schedule:

Hours are negotiable. Some evenings required.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

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