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The Department of Psychology has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Research Study Coordinator. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Research Study Coordinator will coordinate research activities for multi-site and multi-year research studies on everyday stressors, resilience, and substance use.
Position Details/Description
The Acculturation, Diversity, and Psychopathology Team (ADAPT; Principal Investigator: Priscilla Lui) is a vibrant and diverse lab focused on health disparities/mental health and addictive behaviors in underrepresented minority and underserved populations. Research topics include sociocultural risks and resilience factors of young adult substance use and mental health, measurement development and psychometric evaluation, and meta-science. In addition to primary responsibilities, there may be opportunities to conduct mentored research, submit presentations to conferences, and assist in preparing manuscripts for publication. This position is ideal for graduates interested in pursuing an advanced degree in psychology or related fields.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Recruit, screen, and interview potential participants for research
Organize events for participant recruitment and engagement
Schedule and coordinate study appointments for research participants
Use statistical and database management programs to track participants and prepare summary narrative reports, tables, charts, and other illustrations
Monitor data quality, including ensuring adherence to study protocols
Launch, maintain, and monitor Web-based surveys (i.e., REDCap, Qualtrics)
Assist in running research participants through the study protocol (e.g., providing informed consent, setting up digital equipment for virtual reality simulations and Web-based surveys, completing brief semi-structured interviews)
Assist in the preparation and management of human subjects applications, consent forms, and progress reports for institutional review board and study sponsors
Create and manage documentation for study procedures
Purchase and order supplies for the study, dispense participant compensation, and file expense reimbursements
Assist in training and direct the work of undergraduate student research assistants
Conduct literature reviews to assist with manuscript preparation and report writing
Perform data visualization and statistical analyses using statistical packages such as SPSS, Mplus, R
Occasional evening and weekend availability for participant engagement and data collection
Perform related duties as required
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Two years of college level course work in a relevant academic area AND two years of experience as a Research Study Assistant OR equivalent education/experience
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Experience working in human subjects research lab
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working with Black/African American populations and communities of color
Experience with scientific research on sensitive topics such as substance use and racism
Experience coordinating a research project and managing scientific data collection
Experience with recruitment and data collection in samples of young adults
Experience with data management and statistical software such as REDCap, Qualtrics, SPSS, Mplus, and R
Experience leading volunteer research assistants
Excellent organizational, writing, and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated, takes initiative, and ability to work independently
Familiarity with virtual reality technologies
Experience with American Psychological Association publication style