Population Research Project Associate I, Department of Internal Medicine - Digestive and Liver Diseases
Why UT Southwestern?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As one of the world’s foremost research institutions, UT Southwestern Medical Center is known for our life-changing research that has led us to 6 Nobel Prizes. With a career in our esteemed Internal Medicine Department, you will be a key part of our multidisciplinary research facility with opportunities to work with leaders in patient care and medical research. The Department of Internal Medicine Team at UT Southwestern is dedicated to providing exceptional patient-centered care. We seek to advance Internal Medicine through interprofessional education, leadership, and scientific discovery. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
Job Summary
The Department of Internal Medicine is seeking a Population Research Project Assistant I to join the Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases. This is role assists Dr. Amit Singal with clinical trials. Dr. Singal Amit is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and a member of its Division of Digestive & Liver Diseases. He is an expert in hepatocellular carcinoma and serves as the Medical Director of the UT Southwestern Liver Tumor Program. Dr. Singal’s research focuses on diagnosing and treating liver cancer before it becomes incurable.
Experience and Education
Minimum Requirements
Master\'s degree in related field and two (2) years experience in behavioral, social science or public health. OR
Bachelor\'s degree in related field and four (4) years experience in behavioral, social science or public health.
Prefer bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
Job Duties
Participate in recruiting research participants.
Perform qualitative interviews and/or administer quantitative surveys to research participants.
Prepare protocols and detailed summaries for research study.
Apply knowledge of research methodology and techniques to develop survey instruments.
Perform a variety of independent activities involved in the analysis and interpretation of collected data.
Conduct literature reviews and share findings with principal investigators.
Prepare written reports and analyses; prepares tables and graphs for publication and presentation.
Assist in developing and submitting grant proposals.
Supervise data collectors and data analyst.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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