Clinical Research Assistant NES

Summary:

The Pediatric Anxiety Research Center (PARC) at Bradley Hospital (located in East Providence RI and affiliated with the Brown Medical School) is looking for a full-time clinical research assistant for a research project focused on increasing treatment options for youth with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Research duties may include consenting patients and families scheduling participants for assessments data entry and analysis screening of exposure treatment sessions collaboration with community partners participation in engagement partner group meetings preparing submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and drafting study progress reports for study sponsor. Aiding in study recruitment is an important role of the research assistant. Clinical responsibilities may include screening research participants administering ratings scales and administering diagnostic interviews to study participants.

Responsibilities:

Research duties may include consenting patients and families scheduling participants for assessments data entry and analysis screening of exposure treatment sessions

collaboration with community partners participation in engagement partner group meetings preparing submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and drafting study progress reports for study sponsor.

Aiding in study recruitment is an important role of the research assistant. Clinical responsibilities may include screening research participants administering ratings scales and administering diagnostic interviews to study participants.

Participation in multidisciplinary discussions regarding research design and implementation is expected. Opportunities are available to assist with academic tasks (e.g. poster presentations scientific articles).

Ability to commute to Bradley Hospital. Ability to travel to partnering sites throughout Rhode Island is required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Other information:

EDUCATION:

A Bachelor's degree or higher preferably in psychology human biology neuroscience or related fields

EXPERIENCE:

Excellent computer and communication (verbal and written) skills

Past experience of hands-on involvement in a research project

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft applications

Strong organizational & interpersonal skills.

Past experience working with children and parents

A willingness to tackle complex tasks in an independent manner

A strong sense of responsibility towards work

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Bradley Hospital USA:RI:East Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union