Research Program Assistant – MUSC (Charleston, SC)

Clinical Psych Grad School; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join our Tobacco and Telehealth Research Program as a Clinical Research Assistant, participating in innovative research focusing on technology-based interventions for smoking cessation and depression treatment. This full-time, entry-level position offers a chance to contribute significantly within a collaborative and supportive research team at the Medical University of South Carolina in historic Charleston, SC.

Benefits

Opportunities for upward advancement

Professional learning through campus seminars and journal clubs

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Interest in clinical research, psychology or health disciplines.
• Experience with database development preferred but not required.
• Motivated applicants with strong organizational skills are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual participant contacts including screening and consenting.
• Support research activities with database management.
• Assist with regulatory documentation for ongoing studies.

Skills

Database management

Participant screening

Research support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Join our Tobacco and Telehealth Research Program and be a part of an exciting team doing innovative research. We have one position available with a Summer 2025 start date. The position is led within a vibrant research team, led by Dr. Jennifer Dahne, and is primarily focused on studies of technology-based interventions for smoking cessation and depression treatment within medical settings. This position offers a great opportunity for an entry level clinical research job for individuals interested in a career in psychology or a related health discipline (medicine, nursing), particularly those steering toward clinical research. A full-time, weekday schedule is required. Duties will be varied but consist primarily of virtual participant contacts (screening, consenting, assessment), associated research support (database management and entry), and assistance with regulatory documentation. Research staff work across multiple studies within a small, tightly knit, and fun research team comprised of a program manager, program coordinators, research assistants, statisticians, and trainees (high school students, predoctoral interns, postdoctoral fellows). Experience with database development and management within REDCap is preferred, but not required. Possibilities for upward advancement are possible, as are opportunities for presentation at scientific conferences. Opportunities for professional learning are always available through frequent and diverse campus seminars, journal clubs, and more.
This position is based within Department of Psychiatry at the Medical University of South Carolina, located in beautiful and historic Charleston, SC. Excellent restaurants, outdoor activities and beaches are available to all.
Specific information, job duties and instructions to apply can be found here: https://musc.career-pages.com/jobs/univ-research-program-assistant-psychiatry-addiction-sciences-division-charleston-south-carolina-united-states-a415f08c-e577-46ea-bf55-3f8161e459a5 This position listing will be open until a suitable candidate is identified. Diverse applicants strongly encouraged to apply!
Questions?
Jennifer Dahne, PhD: [e-mail]
Noelle Natale (Program Manager): [e-mail]

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