Research and Evaluation Specialist

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

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC) seeks a Research & Evaluation Specialist I to support a longitudinal study examining how family socioeconomic factors relate to youth health. The role includes coordinating virtual data collection, contacting families, scheduling visits, and obtaining consent for parents and youths.

Responsibilities involve administering physiological assessments, conducting health interviews, and ensuring data accuracy within 8:30-5:00

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field.
• At least 1 year research experience in developmental or biological-health psychology.
• Experience with adolescents aged 16-19 years old.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, internet).
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Contact participants for data clarifications and survey reminders.
• Schedule study visits and consent/enroll parents and youth.
• Administer physiological assessments and conduct health interviews.
• Coordinate virtual data collection and data management.
• Occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

Skills

Research experience

Adolescent engagement

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 revisions of research procedures and ensures adherence to rules, policies, and regulations.

LRDC

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 youth health.

Future aspects of the study involve 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 is virtual.

Job duties include contacting participants for data clarifications and to provide survey reminders, discussing the future study with families, scheduling study visits, consenting and enrolling parents and youth, administering physiological assessments, and conducting health interviews.

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 have basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, internet search); attention to detail and ability to multi-task are required.

Essential Functions

The incumbent must be able to work at a desk, interview and conduct health assessments with parent and adolescent participants virtually face-to-face over Zoom.

Physical Effort

This position is predominantly sedentary and does require the incumbent to sit for prolonged periods of time. This position is predominantly sedentary and does require the incumbent to sit for prolonged periods of time. This position is predominantly sedentary and does require the incumbent to sit for prolonged periods of time. This position is predominantly sedentary and does require the incumbent to sit for prolonged periods of time. This position is predominantly sedentary and does require the incumbent to sit for prolonged periods of time.

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 Schedule

Typically M-F, 8:30-5:00, some evenings/weekends

Work Arrangement

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

Hiring Range

$32,175-$40,228

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

Optional Documents

Not Applicable