Student Research Assistant, Population Health & Health Disparities

• Galveston, Texas, United States
• Student Titles UTMB Health Requisition # 2604644

• 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 researchlaboratory to gain proficiency for performing laboratory or computational research + Works with research faculty to define a research plan and project and carries out research ondefined project(s); Reports results of the research in written and verbal reports + Performs research work which may comprise of laboratory work or computational/data-basedwork under the direction of responsible faculty + Attends any and all scheduled meetings with exceptions for excused absences, and participatesin activities that include individual development planning and writing assignments + Attends scheduled meetings with mentoring team members including graduate students andpostdoctoral 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