Research Specialist | Clinical Neurophysiology Research Laboratory

4 weeks ago


Pittsburgh, United States UPMC Full time

We are seeking a Research Specialist to join the Clinical Neurophysiology Research Laboratory (CNRL) working under the guidance of Dr. Dean Salisbury and Dr Brian Coffman. The main research goal of the CNRL is to further understand the progressive pathology and pathophysiology of emerging psychosis. We utilize multimodal imaging including concurrent electroencephalography (EEG) and magnetoencephalography (MEG), structural MRI, MR diffusion imaging, fMRI, and MR pseudo-continuous arterial spin labeling measures of blood perfusion. The Research Specialist (RS) will be responsible for the research studies between Western Psychiatric Hospital and Presbyterian Hospital. The RS will be working with scientists in the lab and in other labs to collect data on early psychosis individuals and healthy individuals, or other patient groups. They will also be managing the laboratory and the databases.

**This position is grant funded.**

**Responsibilities:**

+ Evaluating subjects, scheduling subjects for study visits, assisting in recording and analysis of EEG/MEG/MRI in patient and control subjects, basic neuropsychological test administration and scoring, management of research databases, and research-related administrative duties.

+ Responsible for coordinating with other research and imaging collaborators and providing guidance to research associates and students.

+ 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.

+ Experimental research training preferred.

+ Excellent interpersonal skills.

+ Good oral and written communication skills.

+ Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks and assignments.

+ Careful attention to detail.

+ Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subjects' rights and individual needs.

+ Availability for occasional evening and weekend testing sessions as needed.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

CCM training is required within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter

+ Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)

+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

+ Act 33 with renewal

+ Act 34 with renewal

+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran



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