Research Specialist | Laboratory of Neurocognitive Development

at  UPMC

Western Psychiatric Hospital is looking for a regular, full-time Research Specialist to support the Laboratory of Neurocognitive Development! The LNCD uses multimodal neuroimaging, such as fMRI, DTI, MEG, and PET, to characterize neurocognitive development during adolescence. Our research focuses on the brain circuitry that allows for higher-order cognition, including networks for voluntary response suppression and spatial working memory.
This position will be responsible for the daily flow of the approved research project, including recruitment of participants, scheduling and testing, and data quality management.

PURPOSE:

Independently execute job functions for research protocol(s). Collect and gather research data for research project.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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).
• Collaborate with senior research personnel regarding recruitment, data collection, outcomes of interviews, reports according to the needs of the study.
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Psychology, Neuroscience, Sociology or related research field.
• Minimum of one year 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.