Undergraduate Research Assistant – Lung Transplant Research Study

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 10,745,000 - 13,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Villanova University seeks an Undergraduate Research Assistant to support an NIH-funded lung transplant study under Dr. Koons. The role offers hands-on clinical research experience, including participant recruitment, longitudinal data collection, and team collaboration.

15 hours? No—10 hours per week, mostly remote with some on-site tasks, and a commitment for at least two semesters, ideally 12 months. Open to work-study or non-work-study students.

Qualifications

• Recruiting, screening, enrolling, and consenting caregiver participants.
• Lead role in 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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly research team meetings.
• Assist with other research activities as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate student status in nursing, psychology, biology or health sciences

Job description

Undergraduate Research Assistant – Lung Transplant Research Study

Position Information

Posting Number: 20260398V

Position Title: Undergraduate Research Assistant – Lung Transplant Research Study

Posting Type Student

Hours/week: 10

Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students

Semester 2026-2027 Academic Year

Location Driscoll Hall

Detailed Work Schedule Flexible. Mostly remote. 10 hours per week. At least two semesters, prefer 12 months.

Number of positions: 3

Department: 948-Nursing-Research & Innovation

Contact Name: Koons, Brittany ( please add as job approver)

Contact Phone/Extension: 610-519-7127

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary: The 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 offers undergraduate students hands‑on experience with clinical research, including participant recruitment, longitudinal data collection, and research team collaboration.

Requirements:

• Recruiting, screening, enrolling, and consenting caregiver participants
• Taking a lead role in 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
• Participating in weekly research team meetings
• Assisting with other research activities as needed

Research Assistants will receive training and mentorship in clinical research procedures and have opportunities to contribute to research presentations, abstracts, and publications. This position is particularly well suited for students interested in gaining experience in clinical and behavioral research, nursing, healthcare, psychology, public health, or related fields.

Additional Information:

• Undergraduate students in nursing, psychology, biology, or another health- or behavioral-science-related field
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and collaboratively
• Comfortable interacting professionally with patients and caregivers
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow research protocols
• Commitment of approximately 10 hours/week for at least two semesters, preferably 12 months

Physical Demands Summary:

Wage Rate: 15.00

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