Research Assistant

The Department of Emergency Medicine is looking for a healthcare research professional to assist with an NIH-funded, laboratory-based experimental research study focused on sleep loss, cardiovascular health, and psychomotor performance in public safety and health care shift workers. Prior experience using different types of non-invasive monitoring devices is desired (e.g., ambulatory blood pressure monitoring devices). Prior experience using different types of computer software programs for research purposes such as REDCap is desired. Candidates will be trained to follow a standard protocol. Strict adherence to protocol is expected. Assisting faculty investigators with data collection and data quality checks are expected. Given the focus of this research study, candidate research assistants will be scheduled in shifts to help adequately staff the laboratory for participant monitoring during evenings, nights, and weekends when needed. Scheduling will be flexible yet will include night shifts that range between 5 and 12 hours in duration.

Highly developed specific skills, significant previous work experience and training required. Responsibilities can include regular independent supervision and/or coordination of programs and/or projects involving highly complex equipment, analysis of data. Other responsibilities include regular independent decision making.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.