Research Associate II, Psychiatry/Behavioral Science

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent and 2 years of related experience or Master's degree in basic science or equivalent and no experience required.

Job Description:

 Performs a variety of routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments and assists with lab maintenance responsibilities.

Job Duties:

Primary Functions:

Participant Outreach & Recruitment:

• Engages in active identification and recruitment of research participants across various UTMB locations, providers, and departments, including chart. review, direct provider contact, and direct patient contact.
• Co-leads development and implementation of effective promotion and publicity for the Research Projects.
• Assists in scheduling participants for ongoing research evaluations.
• Assists and trains in Data Collection.
• Co-leads team meetings, training, and other activities, as required.
• Provides accurate and timely reports on recruitment efforts.
• Maintains adherence to regulatory standards and shows progress toward performance goals and expectations.
• Responsible for regulatory management within special projects.
• Other duties as assigned to support the TCMHCC projects.

Other Required functions: 

• Collaborates with the Project Coordinator to provide additional support in building relationships through presentations, outreach visits, technical assistance, and other duties, as required
• Ensures adequate delivery of recruitment information and materials to relevant sources
• Completes special projects and other duties as assigned
• Trained and certified to assist in comprehensive mental health evaluations, as required
• Will have the opportunity to assist in research presentation and manuscript productions, as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications:

• Written and Spoken proficiency in Spanish.
• Experience in Behavioral Science or research or related field.
• Experience working with ethnically/culturally diverse groups.
• Function well as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness/ability to engage openly and effectively with youth.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to deliver prolonged speaking engagements, effective presentations and training seminars for various learner levels.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environment.

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience.