Clinical Research Assistant - Post-stroke Fatigue
Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) supports the nation's second largest research program conducted among the VA Hospitals and is looking for a part-time Research Assistant who will support Principal Investigator, Dr. Janice Kishi Chow. The Research Assistant will assist the principal investigator with participant recruitment, data collection, data management, and data analysis for a qualitative study exploring the experiences of post-stroke fatigue. information.
BENEFITS
PAVIR is delighted to offer a robust and comprehensive employee benefits package with exceptional offerings such as sick pay policies, a 401(k) with a fully vested 6% company match and 3% profit share, commuter benefits, wellness program, employee assistance program, and professional development training.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES OF A RESEARCH ASSISTANT
- Assist with participant recruitment, including advertising, answering email/phone inquiries, screening, logging participants in, and scheduling interviews.
- Assist with data collection, including obtaining consent, interviewing participants, and scheduling member-check interviews.
- Assist with data management, including transcribing interviews and storing data on VA secure drive.
- Assist with data analysis, including coding at various levels of theory development.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience;
- 0-1 years of experience in a research environment;
- Preferred: A bachelor's degree in biology, psychology, sociology, or related field;
- 2+ years of related experience in a health care setting or research environment; Experience working with Veterans is a plus;
- Knowledge and experience with qualitative data management and analysis;
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Teams (meetings and transcription)
- Proficiency with Word and Excel;
- Organizational/management skills;
- Ability to interact professionally with clinical team members and research participants;
- Ability to uphold participant privacy and confidentiality at all stages of research and data management;
- Excellent communication and writing skills;
- Capable of working independently;
- Openness to feedback and direction.
ABOUT PALO ALTO VETERANS INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH (PAVIR)
PAVIR facilitates research and education activities conducted at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. At PAVIR we work with more than 160 uniquely talented medical scientists. We recruit and retain talented employees who believe in making a difference in the lives of others through innovative health research.
READY TO JOIN OUR RESEARCH TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
PAVIR is a nonprofit foundation affiliated with the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). As a condition of employment, all PAVIR employees are required to have an approved appointment with VAPAHCS and complete a background check before they can commence work.
PAVIR is pleased to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Veterans, and Individuals with a Disability are encouraged to apply. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact jobs@pavir.org - Human Resources department.
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