Research Associate - School of Public Health

We are hiring a casual Research Associate (up to 19.5 hrs/week) to join the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Houston. In this role, you will assist with participant engagement, data collection, evaluation, and scholarly activities.

About the role

The Research Associate plans, conducts, and directs a wide variety of research processes. Assists with the day-to-day activities for research project(s) and may impact the success of the research project(s).

Responsibilities

• Collects, evaluates, interprets, and documents research data to accomplish the objectives of various scientific experiments and research projects.
• Supports project direction and outcomes by identifying opportunities to enhance, terminate, or re-direct research activities.
• Maintains quality control checks and a safe environment in compliance with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes.
• Evaluates and interprets data and provides results to investigators to support publication.
• Provides direction and training to lab staff to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results in compliance with all protocols, guidelines, regulations, etc.
• Assists in the preparation and writing of research reports, manuscripts, papers, and grant proposals for presentation and publication.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience supporting population health, community engagement, or educational initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate programs, collect and analyze data, conduct program evaluations, and engage diverse stakeholders.
• Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with survey administration, impact assessment, and community-based initiatives focused on social determinants of health and poverty simulation activities is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required; Master's Degree preferred.
• 3 years of related research experience required. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time—totaling around 37-38 days per year). Vacation accrual increases with longevity.
• Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service).
• Retirement/pension plan.
• Free financial and legal counseling.
• Free mental health counseling services.
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
• Employee discounts (entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.).
• Resources for child and elder care.
• Additional work/life services and programs.

Schedule

Up to 19.5 hours per week.

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. This position is security-sensitive pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094.