Part-Time Grant-Funded Research Specialist — Sleep Study

UPMC; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh is currently hiring a regular part-time Research Specialist to coordinate all aspects of a grant-funded study examining a cognitive-behavioral sleep intervention for emerging adults with cannabis use and poor sleep.

The role involves overseeing recruitment, data collection, consent, and documentation, and working closely with the Principal Investigator to ensure participant retention and accurate record-keeping while adhering to Good Research Practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the grant including recruitment, data collection, participant payments, budget management, etc.
• Independently execute job functions for research protocol(s) including recruitment, scheduling appointments, obtaining written consent forms, collecting data by conducting phone or face-to-face interviews for research project(s) as needed.
• Develop, maintain, and update documentation, including standard operating procedures, signature and change logs, and other documents required by Good Research Practice.
• Contribute to developing, maintaining, renewing, and modifying IRB protocols, consent forms, and related documents.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to ensure adequate numbers of assessments as outlined in the protocol.
• Performs other research duties as assigned.
• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

Job description

University of Pittsburgh is currently hiring a regular part-time Research Specialist to coordinate all aspects of a grant-funded study examining a cognitive-behavioral sleep intervention for emerging adults with cannabis use and poor sleep.

The role involves overseeing recruitment, data collection, consent, and documentation, and working closely with the Principal Investigator to ensure participant retention and accurate record-keeping while adhering to Good Research Practice.