Research Associate I

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

36d • $40,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The responsibilities for this position include several tasks supporting a clinical trial that is investigating transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for the treatment of depression in adolescents in the Department of Psychiatry at UT Austin. Primary responsibilities include recruiting, coordinating, scheduling and completing brain MRIs for clinical trial participants and delivering transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or a scientific field.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (written and verbal) and interact skillfully with investigators, staff, and researchers; work both as a team member and independently without continuous supervision; work with overlapping projects and with sensitive and confidential information; adapt to a dynamic and deadline-driven, customer service-oriented environment.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or a scientific field.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (written and verbal) and interact skillfully with investigators, staff, and researchers; work both as a team member and independently without continuous supervision; work with overlapping projects and with sensitive and confidential information; adapt to a dynamic and deadline-driven, customer service-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screening and pre-screening activities to identify eligible study participants.
• Review medical charts and extract relevant data for research purposes.
• Prepare and submit Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications and amendments and manage different types of IRB submissions.
• Effectively communicate with Principal Investigators (PIs) and other clinicians to ensure smooth study operations.
• Completing transcranial magnetic stimulation training and delivering TMS to trial participants.
• Work both independently and as part of a team to achieve project goals.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all research activities, including regulatory submissions and correspondence.
• Ensure research program and projects are in full regulatory compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees