Social Science - Humanities Research Associate I Location: Austin, TX, United States time type Full time job requisition id R_00045767 Job Description: ob Posting Title: Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I Hiring Department: Department of Psychology Position Open To: All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 15, 2028 Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS Job Details: ​General Notes The Eating-related Methodology, Behaviors, and Risk (EMBARK) Lab is seeking a full-time research coordinator to assist with the development and implementation of several projects. The EMBARK lab is directed by Dr. Katherine Schaumberg, with a focus on the distinction between adaptive and maladaptive patterns of eating and exercise. The coordinator will assist in developing study protocols and IRB applications, along with recruitment and assessment of participants with eating disorders, social media management, data management, involvement in analysis of genomic and behavioral data, and preparation of scientific presentations and manuscripts. This opportunity is ideal for an individual who would like to pursue graduate education in areas such as: clinical, counseling, or sport psychology; exercise science; nutrition; population health; data science. Applicants should be interested in working in a lab community that values empirical inquiry, psychological flexibility, and intensive collaboration. This is a fixed-term position. What benefits do I receive with UT? The university offers an impressive benefits package. Our college seeks to build a supportive, growth-minded community and cultivate outstanding and courageous leaders. For more information on the college staff leadership academy, please visit:Purpose of the Position: Coordinates clinical research studies, performing related tasks and activities. Collects information, recruits, screens, selects, determines eligibility, and enrolls study participants and ensures subjects follow the research protocol. Job Duties: - Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for a defined clinical research trial(s) - Recruits, screens, selects, determines eligibility and enrolls trial participants, collects information, and answers questions under supervision of a licensed professional. May perform basic medical assessments after completion of required training/certification, such as collecting vital signs, obtaining weight, and performing phlebotomy - Manages research workflow components, collects, prepares, processes, and submits participant data and samples to appropriate entities, adhering to research protocols - Identifies work unit resources needs and manages supply and equipment inventory - Serves as an initial point of contact for clinical research participants and clinical staff, providing information regarding research procedures, expectations, and informational inquiries. Ensures participants follow the research protocol and alerts Principal Investigator of issues - Conduct clinical assessments. - Data management - Other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Psychology or a related field (e.g. Population Health, Nutrition, Exercise Science) Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with human research subjects preferred. - Experience with phlebotomy and blood processing preferred. - Experience with data management in R preferred Salary Range: - $45,000-$50,000 Required Materials: - Resume/CV - 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor - Letter of interest Working Conditions: - Hybrid; Must be located in Austin, TX 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 equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, 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 access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

Role Description Du arbeitest als Werkstudent:in UX Research im User Experience Team an der kundenzentrierten Weiterentwicklung des Breuninger Online-Shops. - Du konzipierst, führst durch und wertest quantitative und qualitative Studien aus (z. B. Nutzertests und Onlinebefragungen). - Du leitest Handlungsempfehlungen ab und präsentierst diese für das Team. - Du übernimmst das regelmäßige Monitoring von Kundenfeedback, Recherchetätigkeiten sowie organisatorischen Aufgaben im Team. Qualifications - Du studierst im Bereich Wirtschaftspsychologie, Psychologie, Soziologie, Kommunikations-, Medien- oder Wirtschaftswissenschaften - gerne mit Schwerpunkt im Bereich Marktforschung – und befindest dich idealerweise bereits am Anfang deines Masterstudiums. - Die Analyse von Kundeninsights macht dir Spaß und du hast bereits Erfahrung in der Nutzung von Analyse-Tools wie SPSS, R, Excel o.ä. - Du hast eine hohe Leidenschaft für UX- und Usability-Themen und ein gutes Gespür für die Endnutzer:innen und unterschiedliche Zielgruppen. - Du bringst idealerweise erste praktische Erfahrungen im Bereich UX-Research mit und hast User Experience Kenntnisse, zum Beispiel im E-Commerce. - Du arbeitest sehr selbstständig, strukturiert sowie sorgfältig und hast keine Scheu deine Ergebnisse vor Kolleg:innen zu präsentieren. - Im Team ist dir ein Miteinander auf Augenhöhe wichtig und durch deine aufgeschlossene Art trägst du zu einer positiven Arbeitsatmosphäre bei. Benefits - Freiwilliges Urlaubs- und Weihnachtsgeld sowie Zuschüsse zur Altersvorsorge. - 30 % Mitarbeitendenrabatt, auch für Deine:n Partner:in, inklusive Gastronomie und Friseur. - Ab dem 5. Jahr erhältst Du zusätzliche Urlaubstage. - Zuschuss zu Deiner Urban Sports Mitgliedschaft. - Von Trainings bis zu Führungsprogrammen. - Bis zu 30 Kalendertage im Jahr in ausgewählten europäischen Ländern. - Über Gehaltsumwandlung kannst Du Dir zusätzliche Urlaubstage sichern, ergänzt durch Sabbatical-Option. - Mit Company Bike Dein Wunschrad oder E-Bike unkompliziert leasen.

Role Description This role supports the day-to-day operations of the IRB Office and provides excellent customer service to the research community, IRB committee members, and IRB Office staff in the course of daily functions. It serves as an information conduit between the IRB Office, IRB committee members, and investigators, sharing information and supporting the submission of materials as requested. This role assists the Clinical/Research Program Manager I (CPRMI - IRB) and Resource Coordinator III/IV/V (RC3/4/5) in coordinating seminars, scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, and otherwise providing broad support for the IRB committee members, IRB office staff, and investigators in carrying out their research program. It also assists in providing guidance and training to the Resource Coordinator I (RCI) and supports the IRB electronic management system (eIRB) functionality, improvements, and maintenance. What you will do - Provide support to IRB Committees and IRB Office Staff and Leadership under the direction of the CRPMI-IRB and/or RC3/4/5 by: - Coordinating IRB meetings, including attendance, conference rooms, catering, technical support, and additional logistical issues. - Supporting general office needs, including answering phones, managing supplies, and scheduling meetings. - Maintaining and ensuring retention of all required IRB records and documents. - Assisting with the development and maintenance of the IRB Front Office manual. - Training and providing guidance to Resource Coordinator I (RCI) staff members. - Conducting administrative reviews of IRB submissions. - Updating and maintaining the IRB website. - Providing support for Accreditation of Human Research Protections Programs (AAHRPP) and FDA site visits. - Participating in relevant institutional research educational activities. - Preparing presentations, letters, reports, and related materials. - Performing other duties and assisting on special projects as assigned. - Provide support to investigators under the direction of the CRPMI-IRB and/or RC3/4/5 by: - Responding to emails, messages, and phone calls in a timely fashion. - Scheduling and attending meetings with investigators as needed. - Creating and developing messages, including website content and other formats. - eIRB System Maintenance & Training: - Providing support for eIRB system, including logging and identifying IRB issues. - Managing communications between the IRB office and the research community concerning changes to eIRB. - Assisting study team members with eIRB and the IRB submission process. - Providing on-demand education and training on the use of eIRB. - Assisting CRPMI - IRB with development and maintenance of eIRB job aids. - Manage and Collaborate on Related Responsibilities under the direction of the CRPMI-IRB and/or RC3/4/5 by: - Developing and maintaining contacts among peers within different departments. - Supporting IRB activities with other CHOP Divisions and Departments. - Responding to inquiries regarding IRB SOPs and functions. - Helping to support audits/site visits to manage risk. - Managing and tracking IRB member appointment letters. - Managing and tracking IRB committee member and staff HRPP training. - Assisting with training RCI and providing guidance as needed. Qualifications - High School Diploma / GED - Required - Bachelor's Degree - Preferred Requirements - At least three (3) years of research, coordination or administrative experience - Required - At least five (5) years of research, coordination or administrative experience - Preferred - At least three (3) years of experience in a healthcare related environment - Preferred - At least two (2) years of IRB, research administration, clinical research, human subject protection, regulatory compliance, or research experience - Preferred Skills and Abilities - Basic knowledge of medical terminology and protocols - Required proficiency - Basic knowledge of HIPAA regulations - Required proficiency - Intermediate proficiency with electronic medical record software (EPIC) - Required proficiency - Advanced proficiency with word processing software (Word) - Required proficiency - Intermediate proficiency with presentation software (PowerPoint) - Required proficiency - Intermediate proficiency with spreadsheet software (Excel) - Required proficiency - Excellent verbal and written communications skills - Required proficiency - Excellent customer service skills - Required proficiency - Excellent interpersonal skills - Required proficiency - Strong time management skills - Required proficiency - Strong organizational skills - Required proficiency - Solid conflict resolution skills - Required proficiency - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision - Required proficiency - Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism - Required proficiency - Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels - Required proficiency Benefits - Salary Range: $24.87 - $31.09 Hourly - Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting.

Title: Research Associate III - Real-World Science, Epidemiology & Scientific Affairs – Pregnancy Studies Location: Remote Massachusetts United States of America Full time Remote   The Real-World Science, Epidemiology and Scientific Affairs team focuses on generating real-world evidence and supports biopharmaceutical companies throughout the product lifecycle, from early pre-launch planning to launch and post-marketing management. Our focus is on helping our clients in the pharmaceutical/ biotechnology/ medical device industries generate real-world evidence to demonstrate and support the value of their products. Through the generation of real-world data via the design, implementation, and analyses of observational/non-interventional studies, we may provide key information such as:  - Incidence and prevalence of diseases and co-morbidities, and their risk factors - Burden of disease, unmet needs - Treatment patterns and drug utilization - Healthcare resource utilization - Overall safety, incidence of adverse events of special interest - Effectiveness and comparative effectiveness data - Pregnancy safety studies (e.g., pregnancy exposure registries, descriptive pregnancy safety studies)   This position will focus on supporting pregnancy safety studies.   Position Overview: The Research Associate III drafts project deliverables, interacts with clients, and contributes to strategic thinking under the direction of senior staff. The Research Associate III also supports scientific coordination and project management.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned): The Research Associate III will bear scientific responsibility for the development of scientific deliverables (e.g., protocols, reports) that accurately summarize the study design of de novo data collection projects (retrospective, prospective, and/or cross-sectional) under oversight of more senior staff. The primary focus of this position will be to support pregnancy studies (e.g., pregnancy registries, descriptive pregnancy safety studies).   In particular, the Research Associate III will: - Participate in scientific guidance/consultation on scientific methodological and operational considerations of project design and conduct - Lead on or oversee development of project deliverables (e.g., protocols, case report forms (electronic or paper), survey questions, reports) for senior review. - Interact directly with project sponsors, physician experts, and clinical sites, if appropriate and under the guidance of senior staff - Assist the responsible scientist with monitoring project budget spend and managing timelines for scientific tasks/deliverables.  - Participate in the development of abstracts and manuscripts - Contribute to the growth of Prospective Real-World Studies through business development activities, including support of proposal development, participation in the sales cycle, and, when appropriate, presentations  - Support other organizational activities as needed (e.g., supervise and/or mentor junior staff, closely collaborate with other project stakeholders such as clinical operations, data management, biostatistics, and data analysts; contribute to development of training materials and process improvements) - Travel (national and international travel) may be expected Consulting Expectations: - Participates in client calls and is expected to be able to address questions posed directly to him/her about his/her work - Contributes to strategic thinking under the direction of senior staff.   Education, Professional Skills & Experience: - PhD (epidemiology or closely related field) or MSc with 1-5 years of relevant experience; advanced degree in perinatal epidemiology or equivalent training and/or experience in pregnancy highly desirable  - Experience with de novo data collection (field) projects (non-interventional designs in particular) is highly desirable - Good understanding of epidemiologic methodology - Previous experience in consultancy and/or CRO environment highly desirable - Working knowledge of MS Office software; working knowledge of data analysis software (e.g., SAS, Stata, R) a plus - Experience with design of peri- or post-approval late phase interventional projects is not required but would be considered a plus   Personal Skills & Competencies: - Demonstrated ability to communicate and document information effectively in written English, including the ability to produce scientific reports, presentations, emails and other written deliverables that are well-organized, free from errors, and are appropriately adjusted to the characteristics and needs of the audience. - Strong organizational, time-management, prioritization and decision-making skills necessary to evaluate, plan and accomplish multiple work goals in a timely fashion. - Able to quickly learn and apply new information, skills and procedures. - Proactive and positive approach to tasks and projects, as well as resilience when encountering process, project, budget or client changes that are inherent in the consulting environment. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to quickly develop and sustain positive rapport with internal and external contacts in person, over the phone and by email. - Experience presenting ideas to individuals and groups in a formal presentation setting - Delivers a positive internal/external client experience; listens and understand the client's needs, and recommends solutions  - Demonstrates sound professional judgment in analyzing, responding to, and resolving enquiries, issues and escalations.  Compensation and Benefits The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $105,000.00–$115,000.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes: - A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs - Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement - At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy - Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan - Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount