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Research Assistant III
Job no: 513749
Work type: Staff
Location: Fort Worth
Categories: Research Administration, Research Support - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory
Title: Research Assistant III
Employee Classification: Research Assistant III
Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center
Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP
Sub Division-Department: HSC-CBTS-Office of the Dean
Department: HSC-Pharmacology & Neuroscience-302700
Job Location: Fort Worth
Salary: Commensurate with experience
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
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Department Summary
Pharmacology and Neuroscience Department plays a crucial role in advancing our understanding of drug actions and the nervous system. It integrates basic science with clinical applications, aiming to improve human health through innovative research and education.
Position Overview
The research assistant will help coordinate scheduling the subjects' visits to the lab and communicate with the faculty at the Department of Internal Medicine, setup the lab for testing and assist the PI for neurovascular assessments, conduct the IHT/sham intervention train for the study participants/subjects.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of scientific research techniques, methods and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with fellow researchers, staff members, faculty, supervisors and students.
• Knowledge of academic writing skills.

Required License/Registration/Certifications
BS or BA degree
Job Duties

• Recruit study subjects.
• Provide the informed consent to volunteer subjects.
• Schedule the lab visit for the enrolled subjects.
• Coordinate the medical/neurocognitive screening with the clinical faculty in the Internal Medicine.
• Train the enrolled subjects with IHT or sham interventions.
• Help the PI to carry out the testing and to measure neurophysiological function pre and post interventions.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits
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EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
Advertised: 06 Apr 2026 Central Daylight Time
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