Research Assistant

Temple University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to contribute to groundbreaking studies on adolescent mental health. This role involves supporting research protocols, recruiting participants, and conducting assessments, including MRI scans and phlebotomy. With opportunities for authorship on publications and presentations, this position is perfect for someone passionate about research and eager to make a difference. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will have a lasting impact on the field of psychology and neuroscience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Psychology or related field.
• Six months of experience with human participants in research.

Responsibilities

• Assist with federally funded studies on adolescent depression.
• Conduct structured interviews and administer assessments.

Skills

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience

Tools

RedCap

SPSS

R

MATLAB

SPM

EPrime

Job description

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Summary

Responsible for assistance with federally funded studies on risk for adolescent depression and bipolar disorder involving brain imaging and psychoneuroimmunology. Job duties include assisting the project coordinator with research protocols; helping to recruit research participants; administering and scoring select assessment instruments; conducting structured clinical and life event interviews; conducting phlebotomy; conducting MRI scans; organizing the data collected in appropriate spreadsheet or online formats; checking for quality and entering data collected during the course of the study; assisting in preparation of scientific lab reports; and general academic research efforts as appropriate. Opportunities for authorship on conference presentations and research publications.

Required Education And Experience

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field by the time of position start date, and six months of experience with human participants in a research setting. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated computer skills, and proficiency with MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel.
• Willingness to be trained and certified as a phlebotomist.
• Willingness to be trained and certified to assist with or conduct MRI scans.
• Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills, including the ability to interact with a diverse constituent population, as well as adolescents.
• Demonstrated professional demeanor and sensitivity towards research participants.
• Ability to work evenings or many weekends, as required.
• Ability to work on these projects for two years
• Must successfully demonstrate receipt of Bachelor's degree prior to commencement of the position.
  
  

Preferred

• At least one year of experience with human participants in a clinical research setting.
• Experience conducting psychiatric diagnostic interviews.
• Experience with depression/bipolar research.
• Experience working with adolescents and/or clinical populations.
• Phlebotomy experience and/or certification.
• Experience conducting or assisting with MRI scans
• Experience preprocessing MRI data
• Demonstrated ability to work with data programs (e.g., RedCap; SPSS; R; MATLAB; SPM, EPrime).
  
  

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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Job Industries

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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