Research Assistant (Social Science/Neuropsychology Field)

UT Health San Antonio is one of the country’s leading health sciences universities and is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education. With missions of teaching, research, patient care and community engagement, its schools of medicine, nursing, dentistry, health professions and graduate biomedical sciences have graduated 39,700 alumni who are leading change, advancing their fields, and renewing hope for patients and their families throughout South Texas and the world.  UT Health San Antonio is a 2021 Forbes Best-In-State Employer and is fast becoming known as a place that launches and advances careers.

As an employer, UT Health San Antonio provides:

•    An excellent benefits package with lower-cost health insurance options for employees as well as competitive dental and vision plans.

•    A defined benefit retirement plan with matching contributions higher than the market average.

•    Three to five weeks of paid time off per year, plus sick leave and paid holidays.

•    Discounts at UT Health providers and facilities.

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, responsible for the operation of a specialized educational/social science research area within a recognized unit. Assists with research project tasks to include recruitment, data collection, and the day to day operations of research projects.

Job Duties:

• Assists in conducting research projects according to the research plan/project.
• Performs duties in support of research project such as scheduling research subjects, obtaining research data, organizing data, researching records and entering data in a research database.
• Assist in conducting literature reviews and maintains information.
• Assists in the maintenance of information and literature, and keeps current on literature and developments in the areas of research.
• Prepares materials for publication.
• Trains and guides other lower level research support personnel in techniques; explains and demonstrates instrument capabilities, operations, limitations and outcomes.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in an educational/social science is required.

Experience:

• Up to one (1) year related experience is required.

Additional Licenses and Certifications:

• None

Supervisory Requirements:

• None

 

 

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