The Research Assistant position at Texas A&M University aims to support an NIH-funded, multi-site clinical trial evaluating a resilience training program for first responders, with the goal of improving mental health and wellness outcomes for firefighters.
Requirements
- Experience using REDCap (or related software) for data entry, management, and reporting.
- Experience preparing, submitting, and maintaining IRB applications and regulatory documentation.
- Proficiency with data management and reporting platforms.
- Management of data and communications with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience with trauma-informed research, practice, and/or behavioral health assessments.
- Experience working with first responders or in community-based settings.
- Experience as a volunteer or career first responder or military service member.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates statewide scheduling and logistics for field visits, ensuring positive engagement with fire departments and first responder units.
- Assists in delivering training and intervention programs tailored to the needs of first responders.
- Maintains fidelity to training and assessment protocols.
- Administers standardized assessments and oversees accurate collection, entry, cleaning, and secure storage of study data from field visits.
- Conducts statistical analyses for manuscripts, presentations, and reports while ensuring data integrity and compliance with study protocols and confidentiality standards.
- Oversees daily study operations and facilitates collaboration across multi-site teams to ensure adherence to timelines and deliverables.
- Leads weekly research meetings and provides supervision, training, and mentorship to volunteer research assistants and staff.
Other
- B.S. in Psychology or closely related field.
- Available for frequent in-state travel and flexible work hours.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Strong initiative and problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to evolving project needs.
