Social Science/Humanities Research Associate II

Research Associate @University of Texas at Austin posted 3 weeks ago

Job Description

Job Posting Title:Social Science/Humanities Research Associate II

Hiring Department:College of Liberal Arts

Position Open To:All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:40

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date:Immediately

Position Duration:Expected to Continue Until May 02, 2026

Location:UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

General Notes

Research Coordinator to work on several large research studies of traumatic brain injury at Dell Seton Medical Center and the PsyBrain Laboratory in the Department of Psychology on the UT Austin campus.

Purpose

Responsible for executing multiple traumatic brain injury clinical trials under the guidance of the Clinical Research Manager in the Department of Psychology and at Dell Seton Medical Center.

Responsibilities

Execute clinical research protocols by enrolling patients in hospital emergency department (ED), intensive care unit (ICU) and ward into clinical trials. Screen patient intake forms and medical charts to confirm study eligibility, approach patients and families to explain research study, collaborate with study doctors and clinicians, obtain informed consent, collect baseline outcomes, clinical data, and baseline blood specimens.
Document subject data on Case Report Forms (CRFs) in accordance with ALCOA standards. Extract medical data from electronic medical record. Enter data into EDC and CTMS. Maintain study regulatory binders and files according to regulatory guidelines. Communicate with sponsor / CRO to address and resolve protocol deviations and data queries. Create notes to file, memos, and incident reports as needed.
Communicate with study participants, schedule follow-up visits, perform investigational drug accountability, collect MRI and outcomes data, collect vitals, perform phlebotomy, process blood samples in BSL-2 lab, collect and report adverse events to study doctors according to study protocol.
Onboard and supervise volunteer Research Assistants. Assist with hiring, training and mentoring of junior team members. Develop training guides and other documentation.
Perform administrative tasks including subject payment reconciliation, invoicing, inventory of study supplies, purchasing, and other as needed.
Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in neuroscience, psychology, biomedical / life sciences, or a closely related field.
At least two (2) year of experience in human subjects research, including scheduling / meeting with participants, collection of outcomes measures, MRI data collection, processing blood specimens, and/or data entry.
Must have the confidence to interact professionally with patients, families, and healthcare providers in emergency and ICU settings, demonstrating sound judgment, effective decision-making, and clear communication in confidential or urgent situations.
Meticulous attention to detail and ability to adhere to study protocols, site policies, SOPs, regulatory requirements, and GCP guidelines.
Able to work independently, displaying proactive problem-solving skills and high motivation.
Effective project management skills with ability to plan, organize and prioritize work efficiently to meet deadlines.
Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite, and willingness to learn other technologies as necessary.
Must maintain a flexible work schedule to meet enrollment requirements and accommodate participant availability.
Required to maintain site-specific clinical privileges at external partner locations, including receiving or providing proof of immunizations.

Preferred Qualifications

At least 1 year of experience in clinical research
At least 1 year of experience in outpatient or inpatient clinical environments.
UT MRI Level 1 certified
Experience with EDC platforms such as RedCap, Zelta, or QuesGen.
Experience with phlebotomy and collection of vital signs
Fluency in Spanish
Knowledge of UT systems for purchasing and reconciliations.

Salary Range:$40,000 – $45,000

Working Conditions

Climbing of stairs
Lifting and moving
May work around biohazards
May work around chemicals
May work around standard office conditions
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment required (furnished)
Use of manual dexterity

Required Materials

Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify:

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.