Description
Provide assistance in various research activities in Dr. Francesca Filbey's Neuroimaging of Reward Dynamics Laboratory located at UT Dallas' Center for BrainHealth. Primary responsibilities include (but are not limited to) coordinating research staff and lab activities (recruiting participants, data collection, data entry and analysis), monitoring compliance with governing entities (IRB, NIH, etc.), conducting literature search, assisting with data reporting and presentation, liaising with collaborators.
Working with human subjects. Interviewing and administering standardized psychological testing, assessment of viable participants, data entry at a computer terminal. Oversee data collection by students.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in one of the basic sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience in customer service or in daily interactions in a public services environment.
Preferred Education and Experience
Strong preference for candidates with experience leading a research study, familiarity with ethical guidelines and IRB processes, and background in human subjects research that includes data collection and analysis. Strong organizational and time-management skills are a must.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
(1) IRB Compliance: Ensure that all research activities are conducted in compliance with institutional and governmental policies, including ethical guidelines for human subjects; Assist with Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions or similar regulatory bodies.
(2) Communication and Collaboration: Collaborate with team members, faculty, and other collaborators to ensure the smooth progress of research projects. Communicate effectively with participants, collaborators and other team members regarding study protocols and findings; Lead study team meetings.
(3) Project Coordination: Assist in the development of research protocols, consent forms, and other necessary documentation; Monitor and maintain timelines for different research activities.
(4) Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain clear, accurate, and detailed records of research activities and outcomes; Assist in writing study documents or presentations.
(5) Data Collection: Assist in the recruitment of study participants and coordinate study logistics; Conduct literature reviews and summarize relevant studies; Collect, organize, and maintain research data using various methods (e.g., surveys, interviews, observations, laboratory experiments, neuroimaging).
(6) Data Analysis: Code, enter, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data using appropriate software (e.g., SPSS, RedCap, R, Python, etc.); Prepare data reports, graphs, and visual presentations to summarize findings.
Additional Information
This position does not offer a remote work schedule.
This position will be working on campus.
Important Message
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.
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