Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) is seeking a part-time Biostatistician to provide statistical and mathematical expertise in support of the Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) study done in collaboration with researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Labs and Stanford University. The specific goal of the study is to apply machine learning to de-identified VA EHRs to determine whether prescribed medications influence the risk of ALS or progression of the disease. The Biostatistician will apply statistical expertise and techniques while working …
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Clinical Research Coordinator – Cardiology Studies
Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) is looking for a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator to manage all aspects of assigned clinical studies including completing IRB forms, recruiting, and enrolling subjects, collecting procedural data, completing case report forms, and making follow-up phone calls. ABOUT THIS RESEARCH COORDINATOR ROLE The Research Coordinator will work on Cardiology studies, for example, catheterization lab studies comparing a new device to the standard of care. The Coordinator will report directly to the Principal Investigator – …
Data Analyst / Technical Writer (ZIM2101.21)
Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) is seeking a full-time Data Analyst / Technical Writer to join Team Participatory System Dynamics (Team PSD) in leading a national quality improvement program in the Veterans Health Administration. ABOUT THIS ROLE: As the Data Analyst / Technical Writer you will support Team PSD’s efforts to change the way health care quality improvement decisions are made across all layers of the Veterans Health Administration. It is rewarding to know that your hard work …
Life Sciences Research Associate I/II (SPI2101.21)
The Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) is seeking a Research Associate to conduct in vitro and in vivo/ex vivo studies investigating the pathophysiology of aortic aneurysm, and in particular the transgenerational impacts of nicotine and vaping on vascular risk. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. or M.D., as well as experience working with mice and performing microsurgeries, specifically rodent surgeries. Schedule may be adjusted to a full-time or part-time arrangement, depending on the selected candidate’s availability. The …
Clinical Research Assistant I/II (ADA2003.20)
The Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) is seeking a Research Assistant to support a funded DOD CDMRP grant that tests the efficacy of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) to improve memory function in older adults with brain injury in a randomized clinical trial (RCT). About This Role: Duties include recruiting subjects, using rTMS machine to stimulate designated area of the brain in the RCT after being trained by a professional, entering data in study databases, administering neuropsychological and …
Life Sciences Animal Technician I (VMU2003.20)
The Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) has a job opening for an Animal Technician who will work in the Research Service Veterinary Medical Unit (VMU) under the direction of the facility supervisor and the Veterinary Medical Officer. About This Role The primary purpose of this position is to provide assistance with routine day-to-day cleaning and maintenance of the facility. Schedule: Monday Friday 6:30 am 3 pm, weekend and holiday work will be required. About PAVIR PAVIR, located on …
Clinical Research Assistant – Yoga Group Leader
The Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) is seeking a Research Assistant / Yoga Group Leader to deliver a yoga protocol online in a feasibility trial to groups of patients (including patients with chronic pain, Alzheimer’s disease, or Lyme’s disease) in a series of small pilot studies. The Research Assistant/Yoga Group Leader will work with other yoga instructors under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), Dr. Bayley. The Bayley lab, located at the Palo Alto VA, is focused …
Life Sciences Research Assistant – Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering
Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) is looking for a Research Assistant to join Ngan Huang’s Research Lab and support investigations that study stem cell and tissue engineering approaches to treat vascular disease and muscle injury. ABOUT THIS ROLE The Research Assistant will support ongoing research projects in a wet laboratory setting under the direction of Dr. Ngan Huang, Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford University and Principal Investigator at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System. …
Research Assistant – Stem Cells Research
Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) is looking to hire a full-time Research Assistant to support mouse studies by assessing the role of stem cells in aging and neurodegeneration under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), Dr. Jian Luo. PAVIR offers generous benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental, 13 paid holidays, paid vacation time, sick pay, a 401(k) with a fully vested 6% company match and 3% profit share, a wellness program, commuter benefits, and professional development …