Research Project Assistant at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research methodology, Project management, Clinical assessment, Data entry, Data quality control, Participant recruitment, Supervision, Neurobehavioral assessment, Sleep-circadian measures, Questionnaire administration, Data management, Ethics training, Research documentation, Clinical interviewing, Software proficiency

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Sleep, Affective Neuroscience, and Development Lab (www.sleepneuro.pitt.edu) is looking for a Research Project Assistant! The SAND Lab is located in UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital and is headed by Dr. Adriane Soehner. Join the Sleep, Affective Neuroscience, and Development laboratory team! Our lab studies how sleep-circadian processes affect brain maturation and mental health risk over adolescent development (www.sleepneuro.pitt.edu). We are seeking a full-time Research Project Assistant for two NIH-funded projects studying age-related changes in sleep and mental health in young people (children, adolescents, young adults). The Research Project Assistant will supervise junior staff in collaboration with the study coordinator, recruit and screen participants, run standardized clinical, neurobehavioral, and sleep/circadian assessments, conduct follow-ups, maintain participant engagement and aid in data processing. This individual will work closely with a lab coordinator, other research staff, and the data manager, as well as with the staff of the Sleep and Behavioral Neuroscience Center. This position is grant funded. Responsibilities: Train and support Research Specialists on the team Recruit, screen, schedule, and compensate adolescent and young adult participants Conduct standardized study assessments involving screening interviews, questionnaires, sleep-circadian measures, and computer tasks. Conduct follow-up visits and maintain participant engagement Able to maintain a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours to accommodate participant assessments. Assist with data-related duties (data entry, quality control, processing, management) in collaboration with a data manager and systems analyst. Ensure accurate, efficient, and complete data collection and study documentation. Assist, as needed, with project administrative tasks. Provide supervision and oversight to undergraduate directed research students working on the protocol. Demonstrate respect and sensitivity to study participants. Interact skillfully with adolescent, young adult, and clinical populations. Handle sensitive clinical and research data in compliance with University, State, and federal requirements. 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. Complete and pass on-line ethics and research practice training modules as required by the University of Pittsburgh and the National Institutes of Health. Completes other trainings as required by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Research Project Assistant will oversee junior staff, recruit and screen participants, and conduct standardized clinical and neurobehavioral assessments. They will also manage data processing, maintain participant engagement, and assist with project administrative tasks.