Research Principal

at  UPMC

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Principal to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing data collection processes, including administering parent and child informant interviews and measures. You will also conduct laboratory tasks and acquire physiological data. The successful candidate will have experience with scoring and uploading HR/HRV and PEP data using MindWare HRV and IMP software. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong research background who is eager to contribute to impactful studies in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

• Provide advanced level research and/or clinical and administrative support for the research study.
• Mentor, train, and assist with supervising junior research staff as needed.
• Masters degree required preferably in Psychology, Neuroscience, Counseling, Sociology, or related research field.
• Minimum of two years of work experience in a research project and/or related clinical setting is required.
• Experience with suicide risk assessments preferred.
• Familiarity with computers and common software packages required.
• Working knowledge of research methodology required.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.