Research Assistant

This position is based at UT Health San Antonio, Long School of Medicine, within the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Diseases. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to support the San Antonio Heart and Mind Study (SAHMS), an observational study examining cardiovascular risk factors affecting brain health in our San Antonio community, and the 7T COVID study, an observational study looking at the effects of COVID on the brain using 7T MRI.

The successful candidate will work alongside a collaborative team of clinicians, researchers, and staff as part of SAHMS and 7T COVID. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful dementia research and gain valuable experience in clinical and community-based research methods.

The Research Assistant will support study operations, including participant recruitment through phone calls, scheduling, informed consent, neuropsychological assessments, survey administration, and data collection, entry, and quality control. The Research Assistant will also spearhead study visits conducted in participants’ homes as part of the SAHMS Home Visit protocol and must have reliable transportation. This position requires sound judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, research-focused environment.

- Spanish language proficiency (spoken and written) is highly valued for this position.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Excellent telephone etiquette and verbal communication skills, with the ability to conduct frequent recruitment calls, establish rapport, and engage potential research participants in a professional, courteous, and personable manner.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in a basic science is required.
Experience:
- None required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous research experience is a plus.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is highly preferred.