An open, fully funded position for a research assistant is available in the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases at the University of Texas Health San Antonio (UTHSA) ( https://biggsinstitute.org/ ). We are looking for an exceptional candidate with expertise in clinical research to join a collaborative team of clinicians, sponsors, and research team members conducting state-of-the art research on dementia.
The position provides opportunities to work with Investigators conducting research on dementia as part of the NIA-funded South Texas Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. The candidate will work closely with the Investigators to coordinate activities for assigned clinical trials. Duties may include: recruitment, obtaining participant informed consent, administering cognitive assessments, documentation, biological sample processing/shipment, data entry, and quality control review. Candidates will be responsible for communicating study information to the principal investigator, affiliated clinical services, study sponsors, and/or other UT Health Offices responsible for overseeing research conduct.
This position will be heavily embedded in our new Center for Brain Health as a liaison between research and clinical care. The candidate must be self-motivated, independent in task completion, and comfortable accepting feedback and guidance from colleagues. The ability to work well in a team and excellent communication skills are a must.
This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.
