Research Assistant

Hourly Clinical Research Assistant

School of Medicine/Department of Internal Medicine/Nephrology Division


Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. VCU School of Medicine comprises 18 clinical departments, eight basic health science departments, and 11 affiliated institutes and centers, and provides preeminent education to physicians and scientists to improve the quality of healthcare for humanity.

Position Responsibilities:

The Division of Nephrology seeks a motivated Research Assistant to join the clinical research teams in Transplant Nephrology and Chronic Kidney Diseases. The job duties for this Research Assistant include and are not limited to the following.

• Assisting the principal investigator with support of evaluating Cure Glomerulonephropathy (CureGN) protocol: CureGN is a multi-center consortium that will work collaboratively to address challenges to understanding the underlying biology of glomerular disease and to translate that understanding into effective therapies for patients.
• Data collection and input into study systems and sponsor database

Required Qualifications:

Proficient in Excel and ability to learn and utilize required electronic systems

Ability to use time effectively, multi-task, work independently and be detail-oriented

Exhibit professionalism, and sound interpersonal and communications (verbal and written) skills

Ability to use time effectively, multi-task, work independently and be detail-oriented

Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as an employed member at VCU

Completion of high school or equivalent GED

Preferred Qualifications:

Some college and research experience preferred

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:


Light to medium lifting (up to 40 lb), fast pace, multiple stimulation, intense customer interaction, frequent change, memory, reasoning, hearing, reading, analyzing, logic, and verbal and written communication

Additional Information:

Hours / weeks - up to 29 hours per week

Days /hours - Monday - Friday / up to 29 hours per week

Position #: HU2135

Position will remain open until candidate is identified for hire.

This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.

The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00



Position Details:

Department: Department of Internal Medicine/Nephrology
Employment Type: H1 - Hourly
Restricted Status: Yes
FTE: .725
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt



Contact Information:

Contact Name: Brenda Alexander

Contact Email: Brenda.Alexander@vcuhealth.org

Contact Phone: