Job Description: Oregon Health & Science University
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Location: US-OR-Portland Req ID: 2022-19852 Position Category: Research Position Type: Regular Part-Time Job Type: Research Department: Psychiatry - Clinical Psychology Salary Range: $16.45 - $23.00 per hour Commensurate with qualifications, experience and internal equity Schedule: Monday - Friday, weekend and holiday coverage as needed Hours: Up to ten hours per week, commonly between 8:30am - 5:00 pm HR Mission: School of Medicine
Department Overview
The OHSU Developmental Brain Imaging Laboratory (DBIL), under the leadership of Dr. Bonnie Nagel, has an opening for the National Consortium on Alcohol & Neurodevelopment in Adolescence - Adulthood (NCANDA-A) study.
As a study team member, you will be heavily involved in phone/virtual and in-person mental health interviews, behavioral and cognitive assessment, and MRI data acquisition of an established cohort of young adult participants. You will also assist with administrative-related tasks for the project, including scheduling of participant visits, data entry and export, and other general office duties in support of the goals of the study.
Experience with neurocognitive assessments and MRI data collection strongly preferred. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, commonly between the hours of 8:30am to 5pm with weekend and holiday coverage as needed. Occasionally, you will be required to work evenings or weekends to cover study related activities.
The primary responsibility is to assist the study team in meeting research aims for the National Consortium on Alcohol & Neurodevelopment in Adolescence - Adulthood (NCANDA-A). Specific duties depend on qualifications and experience.
Through careful examination of our biases and conscious changes to our practices, in conjunction with lab-based learning and strategic initiatives, DBIL is committed to fostering an anti-racist, inclusive, equitable and welcoming climate for all faculty, students, staff, and research participants.
Function/Duties of Position
Telephone scheduling and follow-up and virtual assessment of study participants
Assist with in-person study visits, including mental health, cognitive, and behavioral assessment and the acquisition of structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data
Assist with administrative-related tasks for the project, including database management, data entry and export, and other general office duties in support of the goals of the study
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's in any field OR
Associate's AND 2 years of relevant experience OR
3 years of relevant experience OR
Equivalent combination of training and experience
Prior human research experience necessary.
The position requires sufficient computer knowledge to interface with a variety of online applications and software, such as Excel, REDCap, SPSS, Access, and E-Prime.
Good communication and interpersonal skills are extremely important, as the incumbent will be interacting regularly with research participants.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants with a degree in behavioral science field or with advanced degrees
Preference will be given to applicants with background in psychological or neuroimaging research
All are welcome
As an organization devoted to the health and well-being of people in Oregon and beyond, OHSU requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
