Research Assistant I - Project HOMES - School of Public Health at UTHealth in Austin, Texas

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. This position would support Project HOMES (Housing for MAT Opioid Expanded Services).

Position Key Accountabilities:

Certification/Skills:

General knowledge of research fields.

Preferred:

Familiarity with the substance use recovery community.

Experience with community organizations and outreach programs.

Ability to speak, read, write in Spanish highly preferred.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education.

Minimum Experience:

No years of experience.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215