Population Research Project Assistant II, School of Public Health Dean's Admin and Operations

Company: UT Southwestern
Location: Dallas
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Why UT Southwestern?With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. At UT Southwestern, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development that align with your future goals and help to provide security for you and your family. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more that are all available on the day you start work. UT Southwestern is honored to be a Veteran Friendly work environment that is home to approximately 800 veterans. We value your integrity, dedication, and the commitment you've made to our country. We're proud to support your next mission. Ranked by Forbes as one of the Top 10 National Employers, we invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.Job SummaryUT Southwestern Medical Center is hiring for Population Research Project Assistant II, School of Public Health Dean's Admin and OperationsPerform qualitative interviews and/or administer quantitative surveys to research participants. Prepares protocols and detailed summaries for multiple research studies. Apply advanced knowledge of research methodology and techniques to develop more complex survey instruments; evaluate methodologies and tools and suggest modifications for improvement. Perform a variety of complex and independent activities involved in the analysis and interpretation of results and the preparation of manuscripts for publication. Contribute to reports, papers and other publications; prepare tables and graphs for publication and presentation. Assist in developing and submitting grant proposals. Supervise data collectors and data analysts. Performs other duties as assigned.Experience and EducationBachelor's degree in related field with 1-2 years' experience required.Prefer bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.Job DutiesRecruit and screen participants for multiple research projects; recruitment may take place on or off campus or via telephone.Schedule appointments, obtain consent forms, explain study to participant and collect data. Interview participants for assigned research projects; interviews may be in person, in clinical setting, subject's residence or by telephone.Travel to recruitment sites as needed.Compile and verify the accuracy of research information based on quality criteria; abstract, classify and code data.Perform a variety of research duties such as library reference materials search for necessary project information.Performs literature searches, document results and discuss results with supervisor.Perform medical records abstractions, data coding and data entry.Compile data and produce reports to be used for analysis of research findings. Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.For COVID-19 vaccine information, applicants should visit To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.To learn more, please visit:

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