Research and Evaluation Specialist

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh LRDC seeks a Research and Evaluation Specialist I to coordinate longitudinal research examining how family SES affects adolescent cardiovascular health. The role involves virtual health assessments with adolescent-parent dyads, 7-day remote monitoring, and data management.

Fluency in Spanish and English is required, with native Spanish speakers preferred. Responsibilities include recruiting past participants, scheduling visits, administering assessments, maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in psychology or related field.
• At least 1 year research experience in developmental or biological-health psychology.
• At least 1 year of experience working with adolescent children ages 16-19 years-old.
• Must be fluent in Spanish and English; native Spanish speakers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research and evaluation activities related to family engagement and child welfare.
• Support design, development, and coordination of data collection in research and evaluation activities.
• Ensure accuracy and timelines of data collection procedures; conduct quality assurance and summarize findings.
• Maintain rapport and communication with participating families and manage databases.

Skills

Spanish fluency

English fluency

Research experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description - Research and Evaluation Specialist (26005829)

Research and Evaluation Specialist

This position is at the Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC), a multi-disciplinary center for research to advance the science of learning by bringing together leading researchers in the cognitive, developmental, social, and educational sciences.

The primary responsibility of this position is to assist with a longitudinal research study examining how family socioeconomic circumstances relate to differences in adolescent cardiovascular health. The study consists of a virtual health assessment with adolescent-parent dyads followed by a 7-day remote monitoring period for the collection of objective measures of health behaviors. Data collection will be primarily virtual. Job duties include contacting past participants for longitudinal study participation, scheduling study visits, administering physiological assessments, conducting health interviews, retaining accurate records and files, managing databases, building and maintaining rapport and communication with participating families.
Baccalaureate degree required in psychology or related field; at least 1 year research experience in developmental or biological-health psychology; at least 1 year of experience working with adolescent children ages 16-19 years-old required; must be fluent in Spanish and English with native Spanish speakers preferred. Must have basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, internet search); attention to detail and ability to multi-task are required.

PLEASE PROVIDE PROOF OF SPANISH LANGUAGE FLUENCY WITH APPLICATION.

Job Summary

Coordinates research and evaluation activities related to family engagement and child welfare and supports the design, development, and coordination of data collection in research and evaluation activities Ensures accuracy and timelines of data collection procedures, conducts quality assurance processes, evaluates and summarizes findings and crafts conclusion reports. Recommends effective revisionsofresearch procedures and ensures adherence to rules, policies, and regulations.

Essential Functions

The position will interview and conduct health assessments with parent and adolescent participants virtually, face-to-face over Zoom.

The position requires fluency in Spanish and English, with strong preference for a native Spanish speaker.

Physical Effort

Position is predominately sedentary, and requires the incumbent to sit for prolonged periods of time. Extensive computer use.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Research & Evaluation Specialist I

Job Family Research

Job Sub-Family Child Development Research

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 1

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range $32,175-$40,219

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter, Other (review job description for more details)

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.