Research Statistical Assistant

Please note: There is no pay associated with this position. This position serves as Without Compensation Research Statistical Assistant within the Office of Research and Development (ORD). The VA Research Program strives to promote Veteran-centered care to improve patient experiences and outcomes across VA healthcare and community settings, and to advance value-driven care by providing Veterans the highest quality care at the lowest financial burden.

Duties include but are not limited to: The Research Assistant may: Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of clinical research studies. Conduct literature reviews and assist with preparation of research summaries, protocols, abstracts, and manuscripts. Assist with data collection, data entry, data quality review, and maintenance of study records. Support screening and tracking of research participants, as permitted by study protocols and applicable requirements. Assist with preparation of regulatory, institutional review board, and study documentation. Collaborate with investigators and multidisciplinary research teams. Participate in team meetings and provide regular updates on assigned activities. Perform other research-related duties consistent with the individual's training and the needs of the study program. Work Schedule: Full-time (Without Compensation)

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Four years of education above high school A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.