Research Psychologist - Diagnostics & Training Lead

UMass Chan Medical School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, MA seeks a Research Psychologist to administer diagnostic tests and structured tasks for research subjects. The role includes training staff and supervising research assistants in psychometric measures.

You will collaborate with faculty and Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center teams, supporting research and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently, with strong organizational skills and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Obtain consents, including permission to review medical records.
• Screen research subjects, conduct medical/family history interviews, and assess research subjects.
• Describe and explain the general purposes and extent of clinical and laboratory testing.
• Provide consultation to Principal Investigators on appropriate diagnostic measures and tests.
• Administer and score tests as specified in protocols; furnish diagnostic test reports.
• Perform structured manual guided therapy under supervision as part of a research protocol.
• Lead patients in structured tasks and lessons to learn coping skills.
• Abstract pertinent data from medical records onto case report forms.
• Assist in project documentation, IRB submissions, summary reports, and evaluations.
• Maintain follow-up with study subjects per protocol; assist with recruitment talks/trainings.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Independent work

Education

PhD in psychology

Job description

UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, MA seeks a Research Psychologist to administer diagnostic tests and structured tasks for research subjects. The role includes training staff and supervising research assistants in psychometric measures.

You will collaborate with faculty and Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center teams, supporting research and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families.