Tasks and responsibilities:
• Set up the Garmin devices for each study participants.
• Upload data and reset device after each cohort of participants.
• Train study participants on how to wear Garmin devices and fill out daily diary surveys.
• Adhere to ethical approvals/human subject protocols and consent forms.
• Maintain quality standards to preserve the integrity of data collection.
• Assist with data entry and quality checks as needed.
• Facilitate communications with the PI, Investigators and research team.
• Find solutions to technical issues.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Kinesiology, Psychology, Computer Science, Statistics/Data Science, or other related disciplines.
• Experience with collecting data via wearable technology in a research setting preferred. Training will be provided.
• Need to be extremely detail oriented and organized.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows operating system/use of computers.
• Proficiency in both English and Luganda.
• Proven work experience as a Research Assistant or similar role.
• Demonstrated experience in human subject’s research in a laboratory setting preferred.
• Excellent organizational, critical thinking, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail to ensure their research documents are accurate at all times.
• Priority-Minded – Can identify and execute on the most important issues.
• Sense of Urgency – Know when to act quickly to proactively solve problems.
Send a resume, cover letter listing the names and contact details of three professional references and salary requirement to apply@jobsportal-career.com. Please specify “Wearable Technology Research Assistant” in subject line. The hiring manager will only respond to qualified applicants who submits all requested information. Applications will be reviewed as received. Tentative in-person interviews and training is scheduled to begin on February 19, 2023.