Research Assistant

Grade: T23

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Summary:

Under the supervision of Senior staff, the research assistant will aid in collecting and managing data in a multi-site study aiming to identify biomarkers and associated predictors of clinical and behavioral outcomes in individuals at risk for psychosis and psychiatric comparison groups. The research assistant will be involved in data collection at all time points and will administer semi-structured clinical interviews and cognitive tasks, as well as be involved in the collection of biosamples, including EEG data, MRI data, and processing blood samples (e.g., centrifuging and storing in freezers, although blood will be collected by a phlebotomist). The research assistant will also assist lab staff with daily lab operations, such as recruiting participants, managing data, and supervising undergraduate volunteers. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in a psychological research lab. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree and at least six (6) months of directly related experience, which can include volunteer experience. Experience working or volunteering with individuals with mental disorders and/or similar vulnerable populations. Experience with one of the following programs or something comparable: SAS, SPSS, R, Qualtrics, Redcap, Python, and/or STATA. Experience with data management. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required skills and abilities:

* Excellent organization and interpersonal skills.

* Ability to work nights and/or weekends, as necessary.

* Ability to assist lab staff with daily lab operations, such as recruiting participants, managing data, and supervising undergraduate volunteers.

Preferred:

* Experience with MRI, EEG, or psychophysiological assessments.

* Experience working with clinical populations (for example, clinical interviewing).

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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