Research Associate - SPH - Austin, TXLocation: Austin, TexasCategory: ResearchUTHealth Houston School of Public HealthRequisition #: 240001E8What 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.Full-Time Research Associate position with the UTHealth School of Public Health - Austin Regional Campus.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:
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Position Summary:Works with the Principal Investigator and study team on several state-funded projects focused on the early childhood period. This position will report to the PI for Texas Safe Babies and the Preschool Development Grant Evaluation. Both of these evaluations are multi-project and include collaborators and stakeholders from different universities and state agencies. More information about the Preschool Development Grant can be found here: https://www.twc.texas.gov/programs/texas-preschool-development-grant. More information about the Texas Safe Babies projects can be found here: https://www.txsafebabies.org/The candidate will work with the PI to plan, conduct, and direct a wide variety of studies focused on maternal and child health improvement. Assists with the day-to-day activities for research project(s) and may impact the success of the research project(s).Position Key Accountabilities:
Collects, evaluates, interprets, and documents research data to accomplish the objectives of a wide variety of research projects.
Develops dashboards and ongoing data monitoring systems to support research projects and long-term evaluation projects.
Influences project direction and outcomes by identifying opportunities to enhance, terminate, or re-direct research activities.
Oversees the recruitment of study participants for surveys and field interviews, and the development of standard operating procedures for tracking the progress of participants.
Evaluates and interprets data and provides results to investigators to support publication.
Maintains quality control checks on data collection activities in compliance with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes.
Assists in the preparation and writing of research reports, manuscripts, papers and grant proposals for presentation and publication.
Provides direction and training to other study staff to ensure efficient, timely, and high-quality results in compliance with all protocols, guidelines, regulations, etc.
Develops and monitors IRB applications and reporting.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:Considerable knowledge in basic and sophisticated equipment.Preferred:Experience setting up and monitoring studies in REDCap.Experience setting up dashboards in TableauExperience or certification in Maternal Child HealthMinimum Education:Bachelor’s degree in a related field with three (3) years of related research experience including experience in a lead research role; orMaster’s degree in a related field with one (1) year of related research experience including experience in a lead research role; orDoctorate degree.Minimum Experience:Years of experience varies based on education level.Physical Requirements:Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently 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 § 51.215Residency Requirement:Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visithttp://go.uth.edu/careers!University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.UTHealth BenefitsUTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website.https://www.uth.edu/benefits/Equal Employment Opportunity StatementUTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.UTHealthHoustonhas adopted a policy consistent with CMS regulations to protect our patients and university community from exposure to COVID-19. This policy affects all employees, residents, fellows, students, contractors, new hires, visiting scholars program participants, adjunct faculty, and volunteers who work, train, or collaborate at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Science Center.In addition, all UTHealthHoustonemployees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth’sHoustonrules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements.Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.