Research Coordinator | Western Psychiatric Hospital

This Research Coordinator will provide research and administrative support to the study in a laboratory conducting multi-dimensional studies of neural, cognitive, and affective aspects of emotional (dys)function and health equity, as well as clinical trials research focused on novel neurocognitive interventions for adolescent depression and anxiety (e.g., neurofeedback, augmented reality-based interventions). This position provides F/T research assistance by completing clinical interviews; delivering psychoeducation modules on behavioral activation and exposure therapy; conducting or supervising neuroimaging (EEG), augmented reality, and behavioral research protocols; managing data collected during assessments; and providing lab management assistance to the Principal Investigator.

This position is grant funded.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct clinical assessments/interviews with adolescents and their caregivers focused on psychiatric and psychological functioning, as well as exposure to adverse life experiences such as trauma and discrimination.
• Deliver psychotherapy psychoeducation modules detailing skills relevant to behavioral activation and exposure therapy.
• Administer or provide supervision to junior colleagues administering neurobehavioral assessments to adolescent research subjects, including the collection of questionnaire data, neuropsychological assessments, and neuroimaging (EEG) during computer-based and augmented reality environments.
• Assistance in the collection, management, processing, and analysis of data from the research assessments, interviews, and questionnaires and in the management and delivery of related equipment.
• Keep a flexible schedule to accommodate schedules of both research subjects and research facilities, including morning, evening, and weekend availability.
• Perform in accordance with system-wide policy, procedure, competencies, and behaviors.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• B.A. degree, or equivalent combination of experience and training - including 3-5 years of experience in coordinating multiple aspects of research projects (patient recruitment, assessment, treatment planning, and data collection,) required.
• Working knowledge of research methodology.
• Ability to work flexible hours is required, including routinely working weekends and evenings.
• Familiarity with computers and common software packages.
• IRB experience preferred.
• Ability to interact skillfully with clinical populations, with an emphasis on adolescence.
• Must have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and ability to prioritize among multiple tasks.
• Previous experience with EEG data collection or analysis preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
• 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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