Research Project Assistant WPI

Life in Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pittsburgh Tomorrow invites applications for a Research Coordinator in the Geriatric Psychiatry Neuroimaging Program (GPN). The role focuses on coordinating neuroimaging visits, interacting with older adult participants, and supporting data collection across multiple studies.

This grant-funded position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, at least two years of research experience, and strong teamwork.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, sociology, or related research field.
• Minimum of two years of work experience in a research project and/or related clinical setting is required.
• Familiarity with computers and common software packages required.
• Working knowledge of research methodology strongly preferred.
• Prior supervisory and/or project management experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate in recruitment activities, handle project specific tasks, and assist with day to day activities for research project 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.
• Coordinate MRI scheduling and preparation, accompany participants through research procedures, and support blood sample processing, delivery, and data management activities.

Descripción del empleo

The Geriatric Psychiatry Neuroimaging Program (GPN) studies brain and behavioral changes associated with aging and their relationship to the mental and cognitive health of older adults. This position will provide research coordination and participant support across multiple GPN studies, with a particular focus on neuroimaging visits and direct interaction with older adult research participants. The employee will coordinate complex study activities, including MRI scheduling and preparation, accompany participants through research procedures, and support blood sample processing, delivery, and data management activities. The position will also work closely with undergraduate research students, helping to coordinate and support their contributions to SERA study activities, particularly those related to blood samples and data management. The employee will work collaboratively across the research team to support the day-to-day operations of the program.

This position is grant funded.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate in all recruitment activities, handle project specific tasks, and assist with day to day activities for research project 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.

• Bachelors degree required preferably in psychology, neuroscience, sociology, or related research field.
• Minimum of two years of work experience in a research project and/or related clinical setting is required.
• Familiarity with computers and common software packages required.
• Working knowledge of research methodology strongly preferred.
• Prior supervisory and/or project management experience preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 34

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