Research Specialist | Sleep, Affective Neuroscience, and Development Lab

6 months ago


Pittsburgh, United States UPMC Life Changing Medicine Full time

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 (Ideal candidate is highly organized; detail-oriented; possesses strong interpersonal skills including teamwork, dependability, flexibility, and leadership; and has at least one domain of relevant research experience (sleep-circadian rhythms, mental health, adolescence, programming, etc.).

This is a Regular Full-Time position with daytime hours primarily Monday-Friday. Evening and/or weekend hours will be required to accommodate research participants’ schedules. This is a hybrid position with an expected minimum of 3 in-person days per week at our lab in Western Psychiatric Hospital.

This position is grant funded.

Responsibilities:

Recruit, screen, schedule, and compensate adolescent and young adult participants Conduct standardized study assessments involving screening interviews, questionnaires, sleep-circadian measures, and computer tasks. Maintain a flexible schedule to ensure adequate numbers of assessments as outlined in the protocol.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. 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.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:

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewalAct 33 with renewalAct 34 with renewalAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran



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