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Position Definition:

Researchers (from the San Francisco VA Medical Center; Northern California Institute for Research and Education (NCIRE); and University of California, San Francisco) are conducting several research studies in trauma survivors with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) involving drug trials, sleep and psychophysiological measurement. The incumbent will assist in carrying out study coordination for these multiple research projects related to PTSD. The lab is seeking at least a 2-year commitment for this position. This is a part-time position, with the possibility of being extended to full-time. Salary will be commensurate with education and relevant experience.

 

Essential Functions:

  • Coordinate all aspects of the research protocol & manage the daily study operations
  • Manage subject enrollment, subject tracking, scheduling, correspondence, appointment reminders as well as coordinate subject payments
  • Conduct telephone screening interviews on psychiatric and medical symptomatology with participants to pre-assess for study eligibility
  • Act as liaison with the multidisciplinary study team (e.g., clinical interviewer, physician, laboratory) in determining study eligibility, coordinating study procedures, and ensuring adherence to study protocol
  • Coordinate all aspects of data management, including entry, verification and analysis
  • Program and maintain psychology/psychophysiology experiments and related hardware and software
  • Prepare and manage Institutional Review Board Documentation and other Regulatory Documents
  • Assist with grant submissions, conference presentations, and manuscript preparation
  • Plan and track budget; purchase equipment and supplies, and track study expenditures
  • Manage shipment of biological samples to offsite laboratory, sample tracking, correspondence with laboratories
  • Collaborate with study team and PI to continuously improve procedures
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

  • BA /BS, or MA/MS in psychology or related field
  • 1-2 years previous experience in human subjects research
  • Ability and experience in conducting and coordinating psychological research studies, including tracking of participants, data entry and management using database software (e.g., Excel, Access), analyzing and interpreting patient medical and psychiatric records.
  • Ability to communicate with individuals of varying educational and social backgrounds about potentially sensitive issues. Prior experience in a mental health setting is highly desirable.
  • Prior experience in psychophysiology measurement experience using Biopac or similar equipment is preferred
  • Computer literacy with emphasis on Windows operating systems and psychology software applications (e.g., AcqKnowledge, Inquisit, Mindware, SuperLab, Qualtrics)
  • Experience preparing and managing Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and other regulatory documentation
  • Prior experience collecting, organizing, and shipping biological samples is preferred.
  • Knowledge of and experience with advertising and marketing
  • Experience with grant and budget preparation is highly desired
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
  • Must be highly organized and detail oriented
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision