Doctoral Research Assistant – Lung Transplant Research Study (Dr. Koons)

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Garrett Hill (PA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Health benefit subsidy

Job summary

Villanova University seeks a Doctoral Research Assistant for a NIH-funded lung transplant study led by Dr. Koons. The role focuses on clinical research, participant recruitment, longitudinal data collection, qualitative methods, and dissemination of findings.

The position provides hands-on experience with patients, caregivers, and multi-method data analysis. Responsibilities include conducting study visits, administering measures, REDCap data entry, qualitative interviews, data analysis support,

Qualifications

• Current doctoral student in nursing, psychology, or a related health or behavioral science field
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills at interacting with patients and caregivers
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong academic writing skills and interest in manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow human-subjects protocols
• Commit approximately 20 hours per week for 12 months

Responsibilities

• Conduct study visits with patients and caregivers
• Administer study measures and collect data per protocols
• Enter and maintain data in REDCap
• Lead qualitative interviews with patients and caregivers
• Assist with qualitative data analysis
• Participate in weekly research meetings
• Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations during the study
• Assist with other research activities as needed

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Academic writing

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Doctoral student in nursing or related health field

Tools

REDCap

Qualitative analysis software

Job description

Doctoral Research Assistant – Lung Transplant Research Study (Dr. Koons)

Position Information

• Posting Number: 20260400V
• Position Title: Doctoral Research Assistant – Lung Transplant Research Study (Dr. Koons)
• Posting Type: Graduate Assistant
• Hours/week: 20
• Eligibility: Graduate Assistant Semester 2026-2027 Academic Year
• Location: Driscoll Hall
• Detailed Work Schedule: Flexible. Mostly remote. 20 hours per week.
• 12-month position
• Number of positions: 2
• Department: 948-Nursing-Research & Innovation
• Contact Name: Brittay Koons (please add as job approver)
• Contact Phone/Extension: 610-519-7127

Job Description Summary: The Doctoral Research Assistant will work with Dr. Koons and the research team on an NIH‑funded study focused on improving outcomes for lung transplant patients and their caregivers. This position provides doctoral students with hands‑on experience in clinical research, including participant recruitment, longitudinal data collection, qualitative data collection and analysis, and dissemination of research findings.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting study visits with patients and caregivers
• Administering study measures and collecting research data in accordance with study protocols
• Entering and maintaining study data in a database (REDCap)
• Taking the lead in conducting qualitative interviews with patients and caregivers
• Assisting Dr. Koons with qualitative data analysis
• Participating in weekly research team meetings
• Assisting with the preparation of manuscripts, conference abstracts, and research presentations throughout the study
• Assisting with other research activities as needed

Additional Information:

• Requirements for the position:
  • Current doctoral student in nursing, psychology, or a related health or behavioral science field
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and comfort working with patients and caregivers
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Strong academic writing skills and interest in contributing to manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow human‑subjects research protocols
  • Ability to commit approximately 20 hours per week for 12 months.
• Preferred: Prior experience with clinical research, REDCap, qualitative analysis software, or manuscript preparation and experience or training in qualitative research methods, including interviewing and/or qualitative data analysis.
• 12-month stipend with tuition remission.
• Eligible for need-based health benefit subsidy

Physical Demands Summary: Wage Rate: $38,298.00 ($1,473.00 per pay period)

Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Open Until Filled Yes

Posting Specific Questions

• Are you currently a registered Villanova student?
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you eligible for work study?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I don't know
• What is your availability? (days and times)

  (Open Ended Question)

• Have you ever worked on campus before? If “Y”, what department and semester/year?

  (Open Ended Question)

Optional Applicant Documents:

Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents