Behavioral Health Research Assistant

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University invites applications for OPS Researchers in the Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine lab at the College of Medicine in Tallahassee. The temporary, full-time position focuses on behavioral risk factors for chronic diseases and involves technology-supported interventions to promote healthy behavior change.

The role includes participant recruitment, coaching sessions, data handling, and training junior staff.

Qualifications

• 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree in a major such as social or health science.
• Must complete Florida State University’s required CITI trainings prior to interacting with any participants and recertify every 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting and screening study participants, obtaining informed consent, scheduling visits, training participants to use study technologies, and collecting measurements.
• Conducting webinar and telephone coaching sessions with participants and maintaining detailed records of results.
• Training new research staff to interview and conduct participant assessments and coordinate with lab personnel.
• Coordinate meetings, maintain digital repositories, order supplies, and arrange travel for conferences.

Skills

Health coaching

Motivational interviewing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social or health science

Job description

Florida State University invites applications for OPS Researchers in the Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine lab at the College of Medicine in Tallahassee. The temporary, full-time position focuses on behavioral risk factors for chronic diseases and involves technology-supported interventions to promote healthy behavior change.

The role includes participant recruitment, coaching sessions, data handling, and training junior staff.