Part-Time Brain Health Research Assistant

Wayne State University; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Wayne State University seeks a Research Assistant (Fractional Time) for the Institute for Brain Health in Detroit. The role supports recruitment, screening, scheduling, and data quality for youth participants and caregivers, while leading Community Advisory Board activities and contributing to dissemination of findings.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the Principal Investigator and Laboratory Manager, participation in weekly meetings, and potential involvement in additional lab

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience or related field.
• 3–4 years of job-related experience (preferably in human subject, clinical or behavioral research).
• Knowledge of human subjects research practices and procedures.
• Experience administering questionnaires, interviews, or other research procedures to study participants or clinical populations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate BEAM study activities and assist with recruitment, screening and scheduling of visits.
• Administer interviews and questionnaires; assist with brain imaging activities and data quality checks.
• Lead Community Advisory Board activities and support community engagement and dissemination.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent & collaborative work

Research data management

Participant recruitment & screening

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, or related field

Job description

Wayne State University seeks a Research Assistant (Fractional Time) for the Institute for Brain Health in Detroit. The role supports recruitment, screening, scheduling, and data quality for youth participants and caregivers, while leading Community Advisory Board activities and contributing to dissemination of findings.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the Principal Investigator and Laboratory Manager, participation in weekly meetings, and potential involvement in additional lab