Clinical Research Assistant
About The Position
SUMMARY: The Pediatric Anxiety Research Center (PARC; located in Bradley Hospital in East Providence, RI and affiliated with Brown Medical School) is an integrated research and clinical program nationally recognized in pediatric OCD and anxiety. PARC encompasses research projects, outpatient services, and an Intensive Treatment Program for OCD. PARC has continually received research funding since 1999 for treatment outcome, implementation, and comparative effectiveness research. Current PARC research focuses on developing and evaluating innovative treatment models for youth with OCD and anxiety; improving quality and outcomes in exposure therapy for OCD and anxiety; innovative training models for providers in the community delivering evidence-based treatment for OCD and anxiety; testing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for adolescents with OCD; examining the relationship between sleep and treatment for anxiety and OCD; and training parents to support exposure practice as part of exposure therapy. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: RESEARCH DUTIESResearch duties will include:· Data entry, management, and analysis· Recruiting, scheduling, and consenting research participants· Coding ERP therapy tapes using a microanalytic coding system.· Preparing submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Federal Drug Administration (FDA)· Drafting study progress reports for funders· Participation in multidisciplinary discussions regarding research design and implementationCLINICAL DUTIESClinical responsibilities will include:· Screening research participants· Administering rating scales· Administering diagnostic interviews to study participants; color: rgb(102, 102, 102)OTHERMentorship from psychologists/psychiatrists and opportunities to participate and assist with academic tasks (e.g. poster presentations, writing scientific articles for publication, and grant submissions) are provided. A strong academic record is important and past research experience is desirable.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in psychology, human biology, neuroscience, or related fields
- Career interest in clinical psychology or a related field
- Excellent computer and communication (verbal and written) skills
- Strong organizational &interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work well with children and parents
- A willingness to tackle complex tasks in an independent manner
Nice To Haves
- Past research project experience (preferred)
- Prior data management experience (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Data entry, management, and analysis
- Recruiting, scheduling, and consenting research participants
- Coding ERP therapy tapes using a microanalytic coding system.
- Preparing submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Federal Drug Administration (FDA)
- Drafting study progress reports for funders
- Participation in multidisciplinary discussions regarding research design and implementation
- Screening research participants
- Administering rating scales
- Administering diagnostic interviews to study participants
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
