The Research Assistant will oversee the coordination and data collection processes for a multi-site randomized clinical trial focused on treatment evaluation for co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD).
Requirements
- Conducts structured clinical interviews and administers standardized assessments for PTSD, alcohol use, and related conditions, ensuring adherence to study protocols and thorough documentation of findings.
- Manage participant recruitment, eligibility tracking, and scheduling of assessments, ensuring smooth coordination and accurate documentation throughout the study.
- Develops engagement strategies and serves as the primary contact for participants, addressing concerns and logistics to maximize retention and study adherence.
- Oversees data collection, entry, cleaning, and secure storage across multiple research projects, ensuring compliance with protocols and confidentiality standards.
- Conducts statistical analyses and prepares datasets for manuscripts, presentations, collaborative projects, and grant submissions.
- Oversees daily study operations, coordinates lab meetings, and ensures effective communication and workflow across team members under the supervision of Dr. Vujanovic.
- Provides supervision and mentorship to research staff, facilitates multi-site collaboration, and ensures adherence to project timelines and deliverables.
- Prepares and manages IRB submissions, amendments, and reviews, ensuring compliance with NIH, University, and IRB guidelines for ethical research conduct.
- Oversees regulatory correspondence, purchasing, supply tracking, and administrative documentation to support consistent and efficient project operations.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
- Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
