Senior Research Assistant -College of Education, Health, & Human Sciences - UTK

University of Tennessee • Knoxville, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the position is to provide assistance in implementation of research projects in the Healthy Eating and Activity Laboratory. Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator, performs scientific investigative research in behavioral medicine areas related to obesity care. Conducts research and delivers intervention according to established protocols; collects and analyzes data using statistical methodology. Assists in writing reports on the research performed. Interacts with research assistants and participants of research projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (Nutrition/public health/psychology/health promotion/kinesiology)
• 1 year of research experience
• Professional integrity, including a thorough understanding of confidentiality, and Human Subjects Protection.
• Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient for effective interactions with a broad range of individuals, including families.
• Ability to use common office and database software.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to work independently or on a team.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge about child and/or adult obesity care lifestyle intervention.
• Ability to deliver behavioral interventions.

Responsibilities

• Implements research protocols and methodology under intermittent supervision.
• Recruits and screens participants.
• Orients participants to study procedures and obtains consent.
• Collects, interprets, describes, and documents complex analytical and evaluative research data, particularly related to dietary assessment.
• Delivers, with autonomy, lifestyle obesity care interventions to participants.
• Manages data and databases.
• Trains graduate and undergraduate students on data collection and data management.
• Prepares reports for IRB and data safety monitoring.
• Writes standard operating procedures and intervention materials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level