Student Research Assistant, Population Health & Health Disparities

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is designed for post-baccalaureate individuals participating in a UTMB post-baccalaureate

research education program with major responsibilities of research and academic work.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Learns and masters basic laboratory techniques taught in a classroom-setting or in a research

laboratory to gain proficiency for performing laboratory or computational research

• Works with research faculty to define a research plan and project and carries out research on

defined project(s); Reports results of the research in written and verbal reports

• Performs research work which may comprise of laboratory work or computational/data-based

work under the direction of responsible faculty

• Attends any and all scheduled meetings with exceptions for excused absences, and participates

in activities that include individual development planning and writing assignments

• Attends scheduled meetings with mentoring team members including graduate students and

postdoctoral members

• Student tutoring and academic skills building as related to professional training
• Literature and database research as needed for the research
• Adheres to all policies and regulations of UTMB
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure
• Performs related duties as required to fulfill personal academic requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in science or related field.

SALARY RANGE:

Commensurate with experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation