Job Information
UTHealth Research Assistant I - Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - 25000087 in Houston, Texas
Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. This project focuses on magnetic resonance imaging analysis to support a Department of Defense-funded grant investigating the effects of toxic exposure on combat Veterans of the 1990-1991 Gulf War. In this project, we will use existing MRI data to determine if changes in the brains of Veterans are consistent for those who are sick when compared to those who are not ill. If successful, this will be used to develop a visual scale that can be used to aid in the diagnosis of Gulf War Illness and ultimately as an endpoint in treatment studies for Veterans of more recent wars who have been exposed to similar toxins (sarin gas, pesticides, burn pits, etc).
Position Key Accountabilities:
Under close supervision, conducts research activities according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: MRI image analysis using freesurfer, FSL, and other image analysis packages on a linux machine patient recruiting and screening, traditional laboratory experiments and activities, informatics, screening and training.
May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates Teams documents, records, and databases as needed.
Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department.
Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff.
As needed, may coordinate the work of laboratory technicians and assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results.
Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
General knowledge of research fields.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education.
Minimum Experience:
No years of experience.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities