Title: Research Assistant/ Associate

Employee Classification: Professional - HRLY

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-CBTS-Office of the Dean

Department: HSC-Pharmacology & Neuroscience-302700

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary:

FTE:

Retirement Eligibility: Not retirement eligible.

About Us - Values Overview:

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

Interview elderly study subjects; evaluate subjects' cognitive function; provide assessment on subjects' overall cognitive function, concentration ability, and short-term memory; re-evaluate the changes in subjects' cognitive function and short-term memory.

Minimum Qualifications

Master degree and previous experience working with the research project

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

To conduct mini-mental state examination, trail-making-test; digit span test, California verbal learning test, visuospatial memory test, verbal fluency test and arithmetic test.

Work Schedule:

4 hours a week

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:

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