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• Serve as primary contact for a variety of research projects involving children with study participants
• Answer participants' questions regarding study
• Follow standardized protocols for collecting and scoring psychophysiology, MRI, and fMRI data
• Supervise volunteer undergraduate and post-baccalaureate research assistants
• Clinical interviews
• Coordinate sample management with Data Collection Supervisors
• Mentor other members of the interviewing/prompting teams
• Screens consents and/or schedules potential research participants for testing or evaluation
• Facilitates follow-up assessment reminders and scheduling
• Conduct semi-structured interviews with suicidal active duty Service Members and civilians
• Maintain lab equipment and lab space
• Must be willing and able to work in the Magnetically Shielded Room to assist in MEG data collection
• Must be willing and able to work in the Magnet Room to assist in MRI data collection
• Human Subjects Training Certificate
• Must be bilingual in Spanish and English (with fluent speaking, writing, and reading capabilities)
• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's in a social or health science + no experience or 2 years practical research study or related experience is required
• Code and enter data from interviews and from medical records into databases according to project protocols
• Verify the accuracy of research study data
• Maintain project and data filing systems
• Assist with data management tasks, including data cleaning and building data entry forms
• Assist study coordinators with the preparation of study materials, including printing, proofreading, editing, and organizing materials for ease of use by participants and research team
• Attend regular project meetings, collect and distribute meeting minutes (if assigned)
• Greeting and referring suicidal participants receiving therapy in an ongoing clinical trial
• Assist in preparation of Institutional Review Board materials and maintaining informed consent and HIPAA forms
• Assist in development and maintenance of site-specific Standard Operating Procedures and Policies
• Assist in implementation of protocol and project timelines
• Assist in the preparation of materials for disseminating research results such as scripts for seminars/webinars and newsletters
• Previous experience in clinical research study recruitment is a plus but not required
• Assist in dissemination of site-specific project information and study progress to coordinating institutions
• Assist with other study-related duties as needed
• Social science research experience and an understanding of data collection processes
• Performs some or all of the following aspects of research participants’ visits, including anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, blood drawing and processing, questionnaire administration
• Participate in study meetings
• Consults with nurses and physicians to determine pretreatment and eligibility requirements of protocol from completion to registration of participants
• Schedule, coordinate, record, and distribute minutes for internal meetings
• Performs all aspects of research participants’ visits, including height, weight, waist and hip circumference measurements, blood pressure, lung function testing, questionnaire administration, urine collection
• Transcribes and codes parent-child interactions
• Coordinates recruitment activities with NUCATS recruitment team and EDW team
• Facilities communication with NUCATS and EDW teams
• Visits community mental health centers and clinics to do recruitment activities
• Assists with regulatory activities
• Maintains regulatory binders/s
• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a social or health science + no experience or 2 years practical research study or related experience is required OR appropriate combination of education and experience
• Phlebotomy Certificate highly preferred
• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as basic, social or health science or related
• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a social or health science + no experience or 2 years of practical research study or related experience is required
• Must be knowledgeable about technical equipment
• Assists with quality assurance process and research quality control procedures
• Corresponds with IRB coordinators, Clinical Research Organizations (CRO) representatives and program manager regarding any reports of serious adverse events, protocol deviations, or study amendments
• Presents research information and findings to groups of people
• May help with data analysis
• Interact with patients in the clinical setting and participate in specimen collections
• Perform phone screening of study participants, Consent patients, conduct study visits with patients
• Assist in the preparation of presentations and potential manuscripts
• Assists in recruitment of study participants
• Assist in data processing (transcription, coding, scoring, ) and quality assessment monitoring
• Maintain knowledge of new protocols and revisions to current measures being administered
• Learn IRB submission and review practices
• Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a in a social or health science + no experience or 2 years practical research study or related experience is required
• Plan and organize data for presentations, manuscripts, and grants
• May process reimbursements for travel expenses
• Schedules and conducts face-to-face application training visit with participants
• Schedules and conducts telephone coaching calls to support application use
• Responds to emails to support application use
• Trains participants in use of smart phones and activity devices for data collection
• Manages inventory of study supplies, including tracking and setting up smart phones and activity devices for use by participants
• Be responsible for data entry
• Be responsible for patient sample collection and distribution
• Have direct patient contact
• Research on “Sword and Sandal” films of the 1950s and ’60s
• Be responsible for data collection including utilizing appropriate methodologies to collect human subject information for database and protocol (clinical trial) by reviewing patient charts, existing databases, and other sources
• Generate data reports and deliver to all necessary parties on the progress of the database and protocol
• Ensure that all appropriate Institutional, State, and Federal regulations are followed throughout the database and protocol
• Analysis of neuroimaging datasets, functional, and structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree in a social or health science + no experience or 2 years practical research study or related experience is required
• Ability to perform meticulous record keeping
• Currently enrolled in undergraduate degree leading to a Bachelor’s degree
• Must be detail-oriented and able to use social media and apps to conduct recruitment
• Must be available to work flexible hours (total 10-15 hours per week), including some late night shifts between Thursday and Sunday

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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

The Department of Psychiatry is seeking Research Assistants who will work on a groundbreaking large-scale national collaborative research project called the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study ( abcdstudy.org ). The ABCD Study is following 12,000 children, aged 9 and 10 at outset, over 10 years (the participants are now ages 15-18). This is the largest long-term study of brain development and child health in the United States. 

In this role, you'll work with the principal investigators and other members of the research team at the University of Michigan to administer study protocols to research participants.

Responsibilities*

Responsibilities include conducting follow-up telephone interviews with participants and collateral informants. The role will also conduct follow-up ABCD Study in-person annual appointments. This includes consenting families to participate in the study, administering cognitive batteries, semi-structured clinical interviews, surveys on a variety of topics relevant to adolescent development, collecting biological specimens (hair, saliva, and blood pressure), and administering functional MRI tasks to study participants.

Required Qualifications*

To be considered for this role, you must: 

• have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• have excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• be able to work proactively and independently. 
• be comfortable working a diverse set of participants and discussing sensitive topics (e.g. Substance Use) with participants and their families. 
• have reliable transportation. 

Desired Qualifications*

Other qualities that will prepare you well for this role include: 

• previous experience administering diagnostic interviews and other neurocognitive test batteries. 
• previous experience working with children. 

Work Schedule

In this role, you'll work at least 20 hours per week. Opportunities to work more hours may be available. Your specific work schedule may vary depending on study needs, but will include some hours during evenings and weekends. 

Work Locations

This work will primarily take place in person at the Rachel Upjohn Building and the Bonisteel Interdisciplinary Research Building. 

Additional Information

The Department of Psychiatry is firmly committed to advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and belonging. These values are core to our mission, and we strive to create a culture where each team member feels respected, valued, and safe. We strongly support recruiting and cultivating a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of the State of Michigan, and the world. 

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In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.

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Research Associate/Research Assistant (Fixed Term) - Menopause MATTERs Study

University of cambridge - department of public health and primary care, the primary care unit.

This role will be coordinating the study for the menopause MATTERs study investigating the impact of menopause and its treatment on healthy women and women with systemic lupus. The successful applicant will have a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant specialist subject or have equivalent experience and possess some research experience and/or knowledge of research methods and techniques. As this will be a mixed methods study, both quantitative and qualitative research methods will be required. We can provide training in areas you are unfamiliar with, but experience with data collection and data management is highly desirable. We are a friendly multidisciplinary team and the role-holder will need to be comfortable liaising and working with colleagues of all levels of seniority, and including patients as equal members of the team. There will be additional research tasks for the related ongoing study projects including investigating inequalities in care for different ages, genders and ethnic groups.    

The role-holder will assist in the design and (online) administration of surveys and be responsible for carrying out in-depth interviews with women experiencing menopause, including topics of a sensitive intimate nature.

The applicant will need strong inter-personal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

*Appointment at Research Associate* level is dependent on having a PhD (or equivalent experience), including those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD. Where a PhD has yet to be, awarded appointment will initially be made at research assistant and amended to research associate when the PhD is awarded (PhD needs to be awarded within 6 months of the start date). If an individual has not submitted a PhD or is not working towards one they could be appointed as a Research Assistant if they have either a degree (and/or Master's) in a relevant area or equivalent experience.

This is a full-time position. We also welcome applications at no less than 0.5 FTE per week. The exact times worked are flexible and the post-holder can work largely from home/remotely if desired with the expectation that they will attend in-person one day per week and the occasional F2F meeting.

Location - Department of Public Health and Primary Care, East Forvie Building, University Forvie Site, Robinson Way, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge CB2 0SR.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 years in the first instance.

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Part-time Instructional - Women & Gender Studies

The University of North Dakota is currently not hiring remote employees in the following states: AR, CA, CO, HI, MD, ME, OR, PA, WA, and any country outside of the United States.

Categories: Hybrid, Remote, Remote or Hybrid

Department: Dean's Office A&S

• Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
• Part-time Faculty
• Closing on: Apr 11 2024

Salary/Position Classification

• $4,645.00 Contract, Professional
• 16 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: Yes
• Hybrid Work Availability: Yes

Purpose of Position

The Women & Gender Studies Program invites applications for a part-time non-tenure-track instructor to teach online asynchronous courses including WGS 200 Introduction to Gender Studies and/or WGS 225 Introduction to the Study of Women. Up to two courses would be available each semester, or up to four over the academic year. The WGS program is housed in the College of Arts & Sciences and helps fulfill the university’s Essential Studies (general education) mission. These two courses are taught from a humanities perspective and focus on Essential Studies goals including helping students foster Intercultural Knowledge and Skills and the ability to Analyze Diverse Worldviews.

Duties & Responsibilities

The part-time instructor will be responsible for the planning, development, and presentation of classroom instruction, student and course assessment, and related activities including timely communication. Course design will be done in consultation with other program staff and congruent with other WGS 200 and WGS 225 class sections. This position is contingent upon adequate enrollment and availability of funding.

Required Competencies

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• The ability to teach, inspire, and mentor students
• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students
• Ability to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues
• Ability to use current online teaching platforms successfully, including Blackboard, Yuja, email, and related software
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Women & Gender Studies or related humanities-based field such as History, English, Ethnic Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies, World Languages, or others
• Academic background in WGS as evidenced by coursework, scholarship, and/or teaching
• Two years of experience teaching undergraduate courses
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching online courses
• Experience teaching courses in related areas (e.g., women studies, gender/sexuality studies, feminist theory, queer theory) and/or lower-level diversity courses
• Experience with course assessment

Estimated hours per week is 4-8 per course. Anticipated start date – August 16, 2024. Reappointment is possible contingent upon enrollment, funding, and satisfactory performance. For full consideration please include the following materials: 1. Cover letter 2. Resume

Please note that official transcripts from the highest awarding educational institution must be provided upon hire. 

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST. Part-time/Temporary positions are posted for a minimum of 3 business days.

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