36020000 – PHHP-COM EPIDEMIOLOGY

OPS Research Assistant

The Department of Epidemiology, jointly situated in the College of Public Health and Health Professions and the College of Medicine, at the University of Florida is looking to hire a full-time research assistant. The Research Assistant will run the day-to-day operations of a recent NIH funded R01 project (R01AG071729)—the Study on Medical marijuana and Its Long-term Effects (SMILE) under the supervision of the study PI and the study research coordinator. Main responsibilities include participant recruitment, consent, data collection, data management, and participant incentive distribution. 

Assist with study surveys and study visits:

• Follow study procedures as described in the protocol
• Help prepare materials and supplies needed for survey administration
• Contact, screen, and consent participants into the study (enroll 2-3 participants per week)
• Collect data through survey interviews, smartphone-based ecological momentary assessment (EMA) app, wearable sensor (Fitbit), and other assessments (e.g., cognitive test, pain sensory test)
• Help enter and manage research data in the REDCap system
• Organize study related documents
• Assist with IRB regulatory process
• Maintain contact with participants to ensure the completion of quarterly EMA/Fitbit assessments and the
12- month follow-up
• Monitor data quality from EMA/Fitbit and contact participants to resolve issues if needed
• Complete other research related tasks such as maintaining recruitment log and storing study documents
• Distribute participant incentives appropriately

Participate in overall research team activities:

• Participate in trainings to gain additional skills and knowledge related to clinical research
• Maintain adherence to IRB protocols and study procedures
• Other duties as assigned by the PI and coordinators, e.g., attending and participating in team meetings

$16-$25 per hour; based on experience and qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been attained.

Excels in a team environment.

Ability to work effectively and independently.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Schedule: Full-time up to 40 hours per week between the hours of 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

The University is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

If an accommodation is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 TDD. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.