Research Assistant

The Research Assistant performs recruitment of participants for research studies in concussion research.

The main tasks include:

• Participant recruitment

• Creating and posting study recruitment materials

• Consenting and enrolling participants

• Conducting concussion-specific assessments including neurocognitive, vestibular, ocular, symptoms, psychological health

• Entering research data and managing study databases

• Performing basic database maintenance

• Assisting in test scheduling

After training, the research assistant is expected to perform these tasks with minimal supervision. Candidates require meticulous record keeping and exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Candidates must be able to collaborate as part of a team as well as work independently.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in biological science, kinesiology, psychology, or related field. Exceptional candidates will have research experience in human populations and/or working knowledge of clinical research methodology.

 
Prior experience with concussion research or other clinical/human subjects research/outreach studies preferred. Careful attention to detail, excellent organizational and computer skills required. Incumbent must be a team player. Previous experience with database and statistical software preferred.   The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets. The University of Pittsburgh requires all Pitt constituents (employees and students) on all campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Visit coronavirus.pitt.edu to learn more about this requirement. 
Department Details: In lieu of educational requirements, additional years of relevant experience may be considered, as per University guidelines.
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. The University offers comprehensive benefits to eligible employees. Aside from our great health plans, we have a generous match to our 403B retirement savings plan, vacation, sick and personal days. We have Paid Winter Recess (Christmas to New Year’s Day). Finally, we offer generous educational benefits for eligible employees, their dependents and spouse/domestic partner.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Research.II Non-Exempt
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Baccalaureate
Minimum Experience Level Required: Less than 1 year experience
Work Schedule: M-F 8-4
Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range: $20,904.00 – $32,760.00
Relocation Offered: No
Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents: Resume
Optional Documents: Not Applicable