University of Vermont
Research Project Assistant
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Burlington, VT
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $23 - $27 per Hour
💻 Other
🗓️ July 25th, 2025
IRB
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The University of Vermont is hiring a Research Project Assistant. This role oversees daily operations of an NIH-funded study on telemedicine-delivered PTSD treatment for individuals with opioid use disorder, managing participant recruitment, assessments, data entry, and study-related administrative tasks under supervision.
Highlights
- Manage participant recruitment, scheduling, and telemedicine assessments for the NIH-funded PTSD and opioid use disorder study.
- Obtain subject consents using REDCap and coordinate urine toxicology testing remotely.
- Maintain study data entry and management using REDCap and Microsoft Access, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to protocols.
- Assist with IRB protocols, progress reports, presentations, and manuscript preparation.
- Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications; experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) preferred.
- Require a Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, medical, or related fields with at least one year of relevant experience.
- Comfortable working with complex clinical populations and maintaining respectful participant interactions.
- Hourly pay range is $23.00 to $27.00; position requires a 120-day probationary period.
- Position is non-exempt, unionized (UVMSU), contingent on funding, and may include occasional evenings or weekends.
- Eligible for hybrid work schedule consistent with university telecommuting policies and requires a background check.
Research Project Assistant Full Description
Research Project Assistant
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Position Details
Advertising/Posting Title | Research Project Assistant
Posting Summary | Oversee the day-to-day implementation of a NIH-funded research study evaluating the efficacy of a novel telemedicine-delivered PE protocol for improving therapy attendance and PTSD symptoms in individuals with OUD. Responsible for participant recruitment, scheduling and conducting intake and follow-up assessments and study visits via telemedicine, obtaining subject consents via REDCAP, and coordinating and conducting the urine toxicology testing via telemedicine. Uphold fiscal responsibilities related to participant compensation and the purchasing of study-related equipment and supplies. Enter and manage all data collected during the study using REDCap and Access under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and biostatistician. In addition to entering and maintaining data, this work will involve maintaining files and records, using discretion regarding sensitive information, and maintaining confidentiality within the framework of the University guidelines. Assist as needed with IRB-approved protocols and the preparation of progress reports, presentations and manuscripts related to the study.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) | Bachelor degree in psychology, social work or medical areas or a related field and one year of experience required.Effective organizational skills and the ability to adhere to study protocols required.Proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications required.Comfort in working with complex populations and ability to maintain a thoughtful and respectful interaction style with participants required.
Desirable Qualifications | Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) and experience with data entry, data management and graphing highly desirable.Experience with clinical populations desired.Experience in research and specific experience with behavioral treatments or study management desirable.
Anticipated Pay Range | $23.00 - $27.00/hour
Other Information | A 120-day probationary period is required.
Special Conditions | Bargaining unit position, Contingent on continued funding, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position
FLSA | Non-Exempt
Union Position | Yes, UVMSU
Posting Summary | Oversee the day-to-day implementation of a NIH-funded research study evaluating the efficacy of a novel telemedicine-delivered PE protocol for improving therapy attendance and PTSD symptoms in individuals with OUD. Responsible for participant recruitment, scheduling and conducting intake and follow-up assessments and study visits via telemedicine, obtaining subject consents via REDCAP, and coordinating and conducting the urine toxicology testing via telemedicine. Uphold fiscal responsibilities related to participant compensation and the purchasing of study-related equipment and supplies. Enter and manage all data collected during the study using REDCap and Access under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and biostatistician. In addition to entering and maintaining data, this work will involve maintaining files and records, using discretion regarding sensitive information, and maintaining confidentiality within the framework of the University guidelines. Assist as needed with IRB-approved protocols and the preparation of progress reports, presentations and manuscripts related to the study.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) | Bachelor degree in psychology, social work or medical areas or a related field and one year of experience required.Effective organizational skills and the ability to adhere to study protocols required.Proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications required.Comfort in working with complex populations and ability to maintain a thoughtful and respectful interaction style with participants required.
Desirable Qualifications | Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) and experience with data entry, data management and graphing highly desirable.Experience with clinical populations desired.Experience in research and specific experience with behavioral treatments or study management desirable.
Anticipated Pay Range | $23.00 - $27.00/hour
Other Information | A 120-day probationary period is required.
Special Conditions | Bargaining unit position, Contingent on continued funding, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position
FLSA | Non-Exempt
Union Position | Yes, UVMSU
Posting Details
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
Job Location | Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Open Date | 07/24/2025
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) |
Open Until Filled | No
Job Open Date | 07/24/2025
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) |
Open Until Filled | No
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The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.
Position Information
Position Title | Research Project Assistant
Posting Number | S5683PO
Department | Psychiatry/55750
Position Number | 00026664
Employee FTE | 1.00
Employee Term | 12
Posting Number | S5683PO
Department | Psychiatry/55750
Position Number | 00026664
Employee FTE | 1.00
Employee Term | 12
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