We are recruiting one senior research assistant to work on NIH and Department of Defense (DoD) funded projects. The senior research assistant will work in the Balance Disorders Laboratory (Neurology Department at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR) under Dr. Laurie King (Principal Investigator).
The Senior Research Assistant will work across two or three federally funded projects related to balance control in individuals with mild traumatic brain injury as an integral component of the research team. The Senior Research Assistant will be responsible for data management, obtaining and maintaining IRB approvals, preparing quarterly reports on research progress for funding agencies, coordinating and supervising current research assistants, assisting with data collection, and facilitating promotional visits and materials based on the funded research.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with major courses in health-related (health-related field such as Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a similar field) AND 1-3 years of relevant experience
Basic Microsoft Office Skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in health-related field such as Kinesiology, Public Health, Exercise Science, or a similar field
2 years of experience
Project management skills
Human subjects research experience
Additional Details
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.
How To Apply
Apply online (http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/about/services/human-resources/) by searching for job posting IRC62121. Please be sure to upload a cover letter and Resume or CV.
The position is available immediately and the position will stay open until a suitable candidate is identified.
Contact
If you wish to discuss your suitability for this position or have any questions you can email:
Dr. Peter Fino: fino@ohsu.edu
Dr. Laurie King: kingla@ohsu.edu