Research Assistant I Job at University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

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  • University of Florida
  • Gainesville, FL

Job Description

Classification Title:

Research Assistant I

Job Description:

RESEARCH PROTOCOL EXECUTION.  Responsible for setting up equipment and organizing materials used in gathering brain electrophysiology and neuropsychology data related to federal grants, state-, and otherwise-funded projects.  Assists the Research Programs Coordinator in providing support for student and post-doctoral research efforts within the PI’s Lab.  Administers research protocols focusing on brain function as well as psychological and social functioning

HUMAN SUBJECT RECRUITMENT.  Under supervision of both the primary investigator (PI) and the research program coordinator, assists in recruiting research participants and is responsible for conducting standardized screenings and interviews of research participants via coordination of flyer distribution and working directly with radio and newspaper outlets for dissemination of advertisements.  Responsible for conducting standardized screenings and interviews of approximately 400 research participants each year.  Assists in recruiting human subjects from the general community and appropriate facilities.  [Requires flexible hours and travel (via rental car, provided).]

DATA BASE MANAGEMENT.  Assists in database management and data input. Works closely on a daily basis with the research program coordinator, the PI, pre-doctoral students, undergraduate researchers, and postdoctoral associates in managing data and assisting in data input.

UNDERGRADUATE TRAINEES.  Responsible for training of and demonstration to graduate and undergraduate students in a variety of standardized research procedures.  Assists in overseeing and scheduling (with the Research Program Coordinator) five to ten undergraduate researchers.

HUMAN SUBJECT TRANSPORTATION.  Procures means of transportation (rental car/ride share) and coordinates transportation of human subjects to/from the lab as needed.

Expected Salary:

$20.00 - $22.00

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Monday through Friday, 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
- Research may require evening or weekend work
- Flexible hours and travel required

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume and list of three professional references with contact information. 

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

Health Assessment Required:No

Job Tags

Full time, Traineeship, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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