Senior Research Assistant College of Education, Health, & Human Sciences UTK
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Job Location:
Knoxville, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The primary purpose of the position is to provide assistance in implementation of research projects in the Healthy Eating and Activity Laboratory. Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator performs scientific investigative research in behavioral medicine areas related to obesity care. Conducts research and delivers intervention according to established protocols; collects and analyzes data using statistical in writing reports on the research performed. Interacts with research assistants and participants of research projects.
Responsibilities
Implements research protocols and methodology under intermittent supervision.
- Recruits and screens participants.
- Orients participants to study procedures and obtains consent.
- Collects interprets describes and documents complex analytical and evaluative research data particularly related to dietary assessment.
- Delivers with autonomy lifestyle obesity care interventions to participants.
- Manages data and databases.
Supervision
- Trains graduate and undergraduate students on data collection and data management.
Communication
- Prepares reports for IRB and data safety monitoring.
- Writes standard operating procedures and intervention materials.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors Degree (Nutrition/public health/psychology/health promotion/kinesiology)
Experience:
1 year of research experience
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Professional integrity including a thorough understanding of confidentiality and Human Subjects Protection.
Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient for effective interactions with a broad range of individuals including families.
Ability to use common office and database software.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
Ability to work independently or on a team.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge about child and/or adult obesity care lifestyle intervention.
Ability to deliver behavioral interventions.
Work Location
- Location: Knoxville TN
- Onsite
Compensation and Benefits
- UT market range:MR05
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Application Instructions
To express interest please submit an application with the noted below attachments. To be assured of full consideration completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted on or before March 6 2026.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of 3 Professional References
About The College/Department/Division
The Healthy Eating and Activity Laboratory (HEAL) is within the College of Education Health and Human Sciences and is led by Dr. Hollie Raynor the Executive Associate Dean of Research and Operations of the college. HEAL conducts research in the area of obesity care for children and adults focusing on factors to investigate that allow Dr. Raynor to blend her training in nutrition and clinical psychology ( Information on all postings provided by UTK
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
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