The Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a full-time  Research Assistant for a non-laboratory research position. The individual hired will be responsible for  providing research support for faculty members conducting National Institutes of Health-funded  projects related to data sharing ethics and policy in the field of genomics. This position is funded  through 10/1/2022, with the possibility of extension based on available grant funding.   Primary duties and responsibilities: 

• Provide research support for ongoing projects, including organizing project files, scheduling  project activities and meetings, taking meeting minutes, and coordinating with co-investigators,  collaborators, and project personnel across multiple sites to move projects forward  
• Develop and manage project databases, including tracking and reporting on project components  to ensure timelines are adhered to and are deadlines met 
• Develop and maintain manuals of procedures for projects and assist with project protocol  development and management 
• Conduct comprehensive literature searches in the areas of bioethics, science, social science and  health policy literature 
• Assist with qualitative and quantitative research data coordination and management, for  example, contributing to instrument development and refinement, executing data collection,  data cleaning and quality control oversight 
• Contribute to qualitative (primarily interviews) and quantitative (primarily surveys) data analysis • Assist with document preparation and references for publications and new project proposals • Contribute presentation preparation, such as pulling data and drafting slides • Serve as communications liaison to promote research team publications and presentations and  help draft materials to this end 
• Attend project meetings 
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in bioethics, humanities, public health, social sciences, or related field • Experience Required: Two years of relevant experience 

Preferred Qualifications

• Education Preferred: Master’s degree in bioethics, humanities, public health, social sciences or  related field 
• A Master’s degree may be accepted in lieu of required experience  
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative methodologies and data analysis software  programs (e.g., Atlas.ti, nVivo, SPSS, STATA) 
• Ability to display a professional, positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills and  communication skills required and must be able to work independently and collaboratively to  meet deadlines 
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, efficient, and strong organizational skills  

Demonstrate a high degree of flexibility in accepting work assignments with the ability to  effectively prioritize tasks, understand processes, and resolve issues   How to Apply  Those interested in this position should submit a resume and cover letter indicating their desire to be  considered. Please apply at: https://tinyurl.com/yfptkmyb  Application Deadline: Open until filled  Salary Range: Up to $51,683  About the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy  Baylor College of Medicine is recognized as one of the nation’s premier academic health science centers  and is known for excellence in education, research, healthcare and community service. Located in the  heart of the world’s largest medical center, Baylor is affiliated with multiple educational, healthcare and  research affiliates.  The Center for Medical Ethics & Health Policy has 18 primary faculty members, 34 secondary faculty, 24  scholars, and over 40 fellows and staff, housed on the main Baylor campus in the Texas Medical Center  in Houston, Texas.  The Center regularly hosts journal clubs, career development information sessions, and professional  development events, including in-services on grant writing, academic presentations, and goal planning.  The Center promotes an intellectually stimulating and collaborative environment conducive to academic  excellence.  Our Center’s faculty teach in the undergraduate and graduate medical education curricula, direct an  award-winning ethics pathway and newly developed health policy pathway for advanced medical  students, and have developed a comprehensive College-wide graduate medical education curriculum in  ethics, professionalism, and health policy. Center faculty are actively engaged in funded research  supported by the NIH, PCORI, and private foundations. Our faculty publish high-impact papers in the  peer-reviewed scientific, clinical, and bioethics literature and have authored and edited several seminal  books in bioethics. Finally, our faculty direct clinical ethics programs at affiliated hospitals in the Texas  Medical Center, that conduct over 600 clinical ethics consultations per year.   For more information about Baylor College of Medicine and the Center for Medical Ethics and Health  Policy, visit our website at www.bcm.edu/ethics  Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a  prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training  healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access  Employer.