Summary

The Section of Epidemiology and Population Sciences in the Department of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Research Assistant I to support population health and outcomes research projects. Under supervision, the RA will assist with protocol-driven data collection, data management, and basic analyses, and will contribute to literature reviews and research documentation. The role supports production of reproducible research outputs (tables, figures, and brief reports) for manuscripts, abstracts, and grants.

Job Duties

Research Data Collection & Study Support (35%)

• Assist with protocol-driven research activities (e.g., chart abstraction, survey/registry data collection) under PI guidance.
• Conduct literature searches; manage references; and draft brief evidence summaries to support study aims and methods.

Data Management & Quality Assurance (30%)

• Collect, compile, clean, and manage datasets.
• Perform QC checks; maintain data dictionaries and analysis logs.
• Maintain secure file organization and required software/tools.
• Apply and document SOPs for research data handling, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance (IRB/HIPAA, as applicable)

Data Analysis & Reporting (25%)

• Conduct descriptive and basic inferential analyses.
• Generate tables/figures; summarize results for the investigative team.
• Develop/modify scripts in R/Python for data transformation, geocoding/linkage, and visualization using documented workflows.

Administrative & Other Research Support Activities (10%)

• Support project documentation and team communications. 
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or a related field.
• Two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field
• Master's degree in data informatics, public health or epidemiology, geographic information systems, bioinfomatics
• Experience with R/Python; GIS (ArcGIS Pro); REDCap; scientific writing/visualization