Undergraduate Research Assistant – Lung Transplant Research Study
Position Information
Posting Number:
20260398VPosition Title: - Undergraduate Research Assistant – Lung Transplant Research Study Posting Type - Student Hours/week: - 10 Eligibility: - Work study preferred but open to all students Semester - 2026-2027 Academic Year
Location: Driscoll Hall
Detailed Work Schedule - Flexible. Mostly remote. 10 hours per week. At least two semesters, prefer 12 months.
Number of positions: 3Department: - 948-Nursing-Research & Innovation
Contact Name: Koons, Brittany (please add as job approver)
Position Summary: Information
Job Description Summary:
The Research Assistant will work with Dr. Koons and the research team on an NIH-funded study focused on improving outcomes for lung transplant patients and their caregivers. This position offers undergraduate students hands-on experience with clinical research, including participant recruitment, longitudinal data collection, and research team collaboration
Requirements:
Recruiting, screening, enrolling, and consenting caregiver participants; taking a lead role in conducting study visits with patients and caregivers; administering study measures and collecting research data in accordance with study protocols; entering and maintaining study data in a database; participating in weekly research team meetings; assisting with other research activities as needed. Research Assistants will receive training and mentorship in clinical research procedures and have opportunities to contribute to research presentations, abstracts, and publications. This position is particularly well suited for students interested in gaining experience in clinical and behavioral research, nursing, healthcare, psychology, public health, or related fields.
Additional Information:
Undergraduate students in nursing, psychology, biology, or another health- or behavioral-science-related field; strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and collaboratively; comfortable interacting professionally with patients and caregivers; ability to maintain confidentiality and follow research protocols; commitment of approximately 10 hours/week for at least two semesters, preferably 12 months
Physical Demands Summary:- Wage Rate: - 15.00 Posting Detail Information
- Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Open Until Filled - YesPosting Specific Questions
- Are you currently a registered Villanova student? YesNoAre you eligible for work study? YesNoI don't know
- What is your availability? (days and times)
Have you ever worked on campus before? If "Y", what department and semester/year?
Optional Applicant Documents:
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Letters of Reference (uploaded by applicant)
