Research Assistant/Project Coordinator

Position Title:

Research Assistant/Project Coordinator

Position Type:

Regular

Hiring Range:

$28.08-$30.83/hour; Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

Pay Frequency:

Hourly

A.   POSITION PURPOSE

We are seeking a conscientious, intrinsically motivated research assistant to join a unique, large-scale, grant-funded intervention project to reduce depression among California youth aged 14 to 19.  This position is ideal for a post-baccalaureate individual interested in clinical psychology, health psychology, neuroscience, and the intersection of these fields. The project has a particular focus on LGBTQ+ youth.

You will work closely with Principal Investigator Greg Hajcak and an interdisciplinary team of renowned researchers.

The role involves helping coordinate and conduct a large-scale, remote research study. You will be responsible for tasks that range from helping participant recruiting efforts, to tracking participants through the study; managing and cleaning data, and assisting with data analysis.

This position is a one-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility to renew for an additional year. Consideration will be given to a hybrid work schedule (partially onsite and offsite work), subject to operational needs, but the project will require you to be physically present on campus at times. Interested candidates should include a resume, cover letter describing why they are interested in this position at this stage in their career and contact information for three professional references for consideration.

B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Coordinate and schedule meetings with interdisciplinary researchers

• Collaborate with a diverse team of scholars, integrating insights from psychology, neuroscience, and health psychology. This includes meeting one-on-one with project team members and incorporating their perspectives into summaries and action plans.

• Review and conduct relevant research in clinical psychology and neuroscience to inform data from our studies

• Assist with participant recruitment and scheduling

• Help oversee data management and track participants’ journey through the study

• Liaise with our marketing team, community partners and others.

• Project/grant administrative tasks: writing project updates, budgetary, seeking further grant opportunities, submitting IRB updates/renewals, managing administrative and bureaucratic processes that are part of a large-scale grant project.

C.   QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, computer science, or a related field required

• 2 years or more of previous research experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills for participant recruitment and working with community samples and organizations

• Ability to self-manage and handle multiple aspects of a large-scale project

• Exceptional attention to detail and work ethic, with a strong ability to complete complex projects efficiently

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Motivated, self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Knowledge of research design and statistical analysis

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.

• Frequent sitting.

• Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

• Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May be required to work non-standard, extended or weekend hours in support of research work.

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