Undergraduate Research Assistant

Job Title:

Undergraduate Research Assistant

City: W. Lafayette

The undergraduate research assistant (RA) will be responsible for data collection in the field for a clinical trial. This is a 12‑week pilot study to be conducted at the Indiana Veteran’s Home (IVH).

• Travel to the IVH 3 or 4 times per week (scheduled days and times) to meet with a cohort of veterans enrolled in the study.

For each study participant:

• Conduct a point‑of‑care echocardiogram and lung ultrasound using a handheld device.
• Conduct a brief physical assessment including lung sounds.
• Ask the participant a few questions about how they feel (predetermined).
• Weigh the participant.
• Measure vital signs.
• Document in an electronic record system on a tablet.
• Collect a micro sample of blood once per week.

Education:

Students must be sophomore level or higher and currently enrolled in the School of Nursing.

Experience:

No prior experience necessary.

• Students will be required to complete CITI research ethics training.
• Students will be required to attend training sessions to use ultrasound devices and other equipment.
• Students must have transportation to the IVH.

• At least sophomore level and currently enrolled in the School of Nursing.

• No prior experience required.

Non‑Exempt