Description

Independently execute job functions for research protocol(s). Mentor, train and assist with supervising junior research staff.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct preliminary statistical analysis of project data and provide progress reports to the Principal Investigator as needed.
• Responsible for independently overseeing and conducting phone screens, interviews, evaluations, assessments and/or tests with research participants.
• Mentor, train and assist with supervising junior research staff as needed.
• Responsible for the submission of regular reports detailing the progress of the research.
• Discuss outcomes and participate in research and/or clinical decision making process.
• Screen referrals.
• Initiate research participant recruitment efforts and share responsibility of overseeing accurate data collection.
• Assist with IRB and grant submissions as needed.
• Assist with preparation of scientific articles as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in psychology, neuroscience, counseling, sociology or related research field and 1 year of work experience in a research project and/or related clinical setting
• OR Bachelor's Degree in psychology, neuroscience, counseling, sociology or related research field and 3 years of work experience in a research project and/or related clinical setting.
• Familiarity with computers and common software packages required

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