The Principal Investigator’s lab is looking for a highly experienced, motivated, and attentive to detail research assistant with interest in addressing health disparities in neurological diseases. This new team is being developed to better understand health disparities in neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of data management of health record data and survey and interview administration, with a particular interest in candidates with experience using REDCap. The Principal Investigator (PI) is particularly interested in community-based and -partnered interventions to address health disparities in neurodegenerative disorders in the Black community. There is a preference for candidates who have experience and interest working with community organizations in the Black community of the greater Los Angeles area. Given the nature of the research, the position will sometimes involve data collection in the community setting (ex. local church or community center). In addition to data collection and management, other duties of this position include coordinating research activities, aiding in collaborations within and outside of UCLA, reviewing scientific literature, and contributing to and editing/proofreading manuscripts and grants. We seek a candidate with experience with human subjects and survey administration, as well as team management skills. There is preference for a candidate with experience managing Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications. Excellent communication skills with PI, collaborators, and other team members are necessary, considering that the position will involve direct contact with patients and community members. Individual must be able to pass background check needed to work with some community partners. Pay Range: $27.09 - $43.58 Hourly

Required: Ability to perform duties and tasks independently and with responsibility with minimal supervision. Ability to take initiative and follow through independently on projects. Ability to maintain confidentiality with data and research projects. Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with a variety of individuals including faculty, staff, data and research partners. Experience in research project coordination (project management). Ability to and manage project tasks. Excellent team skills, interacting well with individuals of diverse backgrounds. Working knowledge and proficient use of software Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Access), Internet Browsers. Ability to learn additional software programs. Word processing skills appropriate for completing research program documents and correspondence with speed and accuracy. Ability to work a flexible work schedule including occasional evenings and/or weekend days for community programming/recruitment events Prior experience in handling a variety of tasks with a high degree of accuracy (multitasking) and ability to set priorities when confronted with competing requests. Ability to meet tight deadlines and last minutes requests efficiently and accurately. Strong problem-solving skills. Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environment based on changing priorities Demonstrate efficiency and productivity by setting and meeting deadlines for tasks. Communicate any questions, delays, or challenges affecting the ability to complete tasks in a clear and timely manner. Strong English writing skills. Skill in editing for spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Experience with data analysis and interpretation. Visual skills and ability to summarize and present data effectively in tables, figures, posters, presentations, websites.