Clinical Research Associate
About The Position
The Department of Special Education at Ball State University seeks a highly motivated full-time Clinical Research Assistant to support an Institute of Education Sciences (IES)-funded research project focused on the development, implementation, and evaluation of a novel intervention for high school students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), COMPASS Across Settings (CAST). The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Principal Investigator (PI), co-investigators, and research team and will implement and evaluate CAST, a wrap-around intervention designed to support autistic students, caregivers, educators, and pre-employment specialists across home, school, and community settings. The position offers significant opportunities for independent research, scholarly publication, grant-related activities, conference presentations, and professional development. This is a grant-funded position and continuation of employment is contingent upon project funding. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Special Education, Psychology, Educational Psychology, Human Development, Social or Behavioral Sciences, or a closely related field completed by the start date.
- Some knowledge of autism spectrum disorder and educational, community, or related service settings.
- Familiarity with diagnostic and adaptive behavior assessment skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Current authorization to be employed in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with autistic youth, families, educators, or transition service providers.
- Experience working in U.S. public schools.
Responsibilities
- Implement and evaluate the CAST intervention in a randomized controlled trial evaluating intervention effectiveness.
- Conduct Autism Diagnostic assessments using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule
- Conduct adaptive behavior interviews with caregivers using the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales
- Implement intervention fidelity measures and implementation monitoring systems.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative research activities related to intervention outcomes.
- Monitor coaching fidelity, implementation fidelity, and student goal attainment outcomes.
- Contribute to data management, data analysis, interpretation of findings, and preparation of research reports.
- Conduct research participant interviews to inform outcomes.
- Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to prepare summaries for progress reporting to the granting agency.
- Utilize statistical software (e.g., SPSS) to manage and analyze quantitative research data.
- Coordinate outcome evaluation processes and support the dissemination of research findings.
- Support the preparation, submission, and ongoing management of Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with university, federal, and funding agency research requirements.
- Coordinate the preparation and submission of progress reports, annual reports, and final reports required by funding agencies in accordance with grant and contractual requirements.
- Support grant management activities and project documentation.
- Prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals.
- Present research findings at state, national, and international professional conferences.
- Contribute to dissemination activities designed to share study outcomes with educators, researchers, families, and community stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, school personnel, families, community partners, and research staff.
- Participate in project meetings and research planning activities.
- Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices related to autism, special education, transition services, and intervention research.
- Perform additional program-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid 24 vacation days
- 12 sick days
- 10 holidays a year
- Paid parental leave (6 weeks)
- Affordable health and dental insurance
- Robust long-term disability and life insurance plans
- Retirement benefits
- 90 percent of child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State
- 100 percent of tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree
- 80 percent of your graduate tuition
- Health Savings Account (with employer contribution)
- Wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
