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**Job Posting Title:**Social Science/Humanities Research Assistant III**----****Hiring Department:**College of Liberal Arts**----****Position Open To:**All Applicants**----****Weekly Scheduled Hours:**40**----****FLSA Status:**Exempt**----****Earliest Start Date:**Immediately**----****Position Duration:**Expected to Continue Until Jun 03, 2026**----****Location:**UT MAIN CAMPUS**----****Job Details:**## General NotesSocial Science/Humanities Research Assistant III to work on several large research studies of traumatic brain injury at Dell Seton Medical Center and the PsyBrain Laboratory in the Department of Psychology on the UT Austin campus.The university offers an impressive benefits package. For more details on benefits, please see: and .For more information about the College of Liberal Arts, please visit: .## PurposeResponsible for executing multiple traumatic brain injury clinical trials under the guidance of the Clinical Research Manager in the TRACK Lab in the Department of Psychology and Dell Seton Medical Center.## Responsibilities* Execute clinical research protocols by enrolling trauma patients into time-sensitive clinical trials. Screen patients, explain study, obtain informed consent, and collaborate closely with study doctors to ensure subject eligibility. Coordinate baseline blood collections, patient randomization, and administration of IP.* Communicate with study participants, schedule follow-up visits, perform investigational drug accountability, collect MRI and outcomes data, perform phlebotomy, collect vitals, process blood samples, collect and report adverse events to study doctors according to study protocol.* Collect, document, and enter subject data on Case Report Forms (CRFs) and Electronic Data Capture (EDC) platforms. Extract medical data from electronic medical records. Resolve data queries, create notes to file, memos, and incident reports as needed.* Maintain study regulatory binders and study files according to regulatory guidelines to ensure site readiness for audits and inspections. Participate in monitoring visits and respond to monitor requests and findings.* Submit to IRB and OHRO for study start up, maintenance and close-out. Submit IRB reportable information according to protocol requirements and regulatory guidelines.* Support the onboarding, training, supervision and mentorship of junior team members. Create training documentation.* Assist with financial management of clinical trials, including tracking study awards, grants, contracts, account spending, invoicing, and budgets.* Other related duties as assigned.## Required Qualifications* Bachelor’s Degree and at least four (4) years of experience executing clinical research studies, preferably inpatient drug treatment trials. Or master’s degree / RN with two (2) years of experience.* Experience in IP accountability and compliance, obtaining informed consent, collecting vital signs, documenting adverse events, and maintaining regulatory binders.* Strong ability to interact professionally with patients, families, and healthcare providers in emergency and ICU settings, demonstrating sound judgment, effective decision-making, and clear communication in confidential or urgent situations.* Meticulous attention to detail and ability to adhere to study protocols, site policies, SOPs, regulatory requirements, and GCP guidelines.* Able to work independently, displaying proactive problem-solving skills and high motivation.* Effective project management skills with ability to plan, organize and prioritize work efficiently to meet deadlines.* Proficiency in EDC, EHR/EMR, and CTMS platforms; Microsoft Office Suite; and willingness to learn other technologies as necessary.* Must maintain a flexible work schedule to meet enrollment requirements and accommodate participant availability.* Required to maintain site-specific clinical privileges at external partner locations, including receiving or providing proof of immunizations.*Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.*## Preferred Qualifications* RN or Master’s degree* Three (3) years of experience executing clinical research studies* Experience in neurology, neurosurgery, CNS, psychiatry and/or trauma therapeutic areas* SOCRA or ACRP certification* Phlebotomy experience & certification* Fluency in Spanish* Clinical or research experience in ED and ICU settings* Experience conducting research at the University of Texas and/or Ascension Seton## Salary Range$50,000 - $75,000## Working Conditions* Climbing of stairs* Lifting and moving* May work around biohazards* May work around chemicals* May work around standard office conditions* May work in all weather conditions* Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation* Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment required (furnished)* Use of manual dexterity"## Required Materials* Resume/CV* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor* Letter of interest**Important** **for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:** You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.**Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:** As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.----**Employment Eligibility:**Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----**Retirement Plan Eligibility:**The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----**Background Checks:**A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.----**Equal Opportunity Employer:**The University of Texas at Austin, as an , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.----**Pay Transparency:**The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Texas

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