Bilingual Research Assistant, Child Mental Health

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

Florida International University is seeking two Temporary Research Assistants to support the Center for Children and Families in Miami. The role involves scheduling, recruitment, bilingual screening in Spanish and English, assessments, and data collection for child and adolescent mental health research.

Hours are 20–40 per week; compensation ranges from $15.00 to $20.00 per hour. This temporary position offers limited benefits and opportunities to engage in NIH-funded research activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with three years of experience or two years of post-secondary education with one year of experience.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedule study participants for research treatment sessions and assessments with reminders.
• Assist with participant recruitment through communication with referral sources and recruitment events.
• Conduct standardized telephone screening interviews in Spanish and English.
• Conduct standardized assessments including questionnaires, rating scales, and interviews.
• Organize and verify documents; collect and follow up data from participants.
• Provide clerical and administrative support and assist with supplies and orders.

Education

High school diploma with 3 years experience

2 years post-secondary education with 1 year experience

Job description

Florida International University is seeking two Temporary Research Assistants to support the Center for Children and Families in Miami. The role involves scheduling, recruitment, bilingual screening in Spanish and English, assessments, and data collection for child and adolescent mental health research.

Hours are 20–40 per week; compensation ranges from $15.00 to $20.00 per hour. This temporary position offers limited benefits and opportunities to engage in NIH-funded research activities.