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The University of Texas at Austin · 1 day ago

Research Associate II

AUSTIN, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Research Associate II for the Dell Medical School to assist with a research study focused on the well-being of the harm reduction workforce. The role involves participant recruitment, tracking, and facilitating training components of the study.

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Responsibilities

Sends recruitment emails and flyers

Sends research information sheets to participants

Potential to work with social media

Assists in tracking study participation and retention over time

Reviews data using software including REDCap, Excel, and other software and databases to track study participants and related activities

Tracks participant compensation has been sent upon survey completion

Sends reminders to participants to complete research components

Assists with managing research-related correspondence from participants

Assist with scheduling and coordinating trainings including providing real time support to participants having difficulty with Zoom platform

Facilitate trainings and learning collaboratives

Provides support for trainings and learning collaboratives

Qualification

Human subject researchClinical trial experienceREDCapMicrosoft ExcelPublic speakingSocial media skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree

Experience with projects involving human subject research and clinical trial work. This experience can have occurred within undergraduate education

Demonstrated organizational skills

Public speaking experience such as in student organizations or from formal academic course work such as public speaking, or communication courses

Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate with research participants in a compassionate, sensitive manner. Good social media skills

Demonstrated detail orientation, ability to follow-through, and strong problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word and willingness to learn other technologies as necessary

Ability to work independently and on a team

Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with an approachable and engaging demeanor

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

Preferred

Bachelor's degree, preferably in psychology or communications. Other compatible degrees would be in the social sciences or business and marketing or public health

Experience with REDCap and TANGO gift card systems

Experience with human subjects and clinical trial work

Benefits

Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.