Research Specialist

The Program of Neurobiology of Stress and Suicide is dedicated to understanding biomarkers of stress and suicidality. This study is examining the onset of psychiatric illness following infections. The Research Specialist will be recruiting participants, reviewing data for completeness and accuracy, scheduling participant visits, running study visits, suicide risk assessments and safety planning, phlebotomy skills are a plus (training provided). This position is grant funded.

Responsibilities:

Independently execute job functions for research protocol(s) including recruitment, scheduling appointments, obtaining written consent forms, collecting data by conducting phone or face to face interviews for research project(s). Collaborate with senior research personnel regarding recruitment, data collection, outcomes of interviews, reports according to the needs of the study.

Qualifications:

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.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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