Research Assistant

Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU) is seeking an outgoing and reliable research assistant to support research into the needs of the population of people with disabilities and to conduct outreach into the community of people with disabilities in Houston. The primary responsibilities of this person will involve grant creation, conducting research experiments, acting as a project coordinator for mentorship and internship programs, and serving as a representative for ILRU and the Southwest ADA Center at public events and meetings in Houston, TX. The position will require frequent public speaking engagements, participating in local community dialogues, and training young people in public health research and self-advocacy. We seek a self-directed research assistant with an outgoing personality who has a variety of interests related to disability that they would like to explore.

Job Duties

●     Assist research investigators with multiple research projects, including study design, data analysis, and manuscript authorship.

●     Maintains an organized system of recruiting, contacting, and scheduling research participants for assessment.

●     Collects and maintain data in accordance with national best practice and possess thorough knowledge of related research software and data entry procedures.

●     Produce reports

●     Conduct outreach and recruiting activities

●     Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff and interns.

●     Adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.

●     Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's  degree, preferred in public health related field

●     Previous participation in community service and advocacy work for marginalized populations.

●     One year of work experience

●     Previous social research experience

●     Interest in disability and public health advocacy

Preferred Qualifications

●     Strong writing skills

●     Fluency in a non-English language (including ASL)

●     Experience with community organizing and outreach

●     Project management skills

●     Comfort with public speaking and relevant skills

●     Self-guided and self-motivated work ethic

●     Ability to work closely in a team

●     Personal experience with disability issues

TIRR Memorial Hermann requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.