Human Research Technologist - Pediatrics
About The Position
The Pediatric Research Office at the Penn State College of Medicine is seeking a Human Research Technologist to support a program of research focused on evaluating the effectiveness, acceptability, scalability, and implementation of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions for adolescents and adults with a variety of mental health conditions, including eating disorders, sleep disorders, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and depression. The studies focus on adolescents as well as adults. While specific projects vary by year depending on funding, current and representative projects include: a college student-delivered CBT intervention for rural adolescents with depression, anxiety, and stress; a pilot trial adapting exposure therapy for adolescents with anorexia nervosa; a trial adapting CBT for sleep disorders in individuals with autism spectrum disorder; and development and pilot testing of an AI chatbot that delivers exposure therapy for adolescents and young adults via smartphone. This program of research sits at the intersection of mixed-methods data collection, implementation science, treatment adaptation, and psychotherapy clinical trials, with the overarching aim of improving the effectiveness, acceptability, and scalability of CBT for mental health conditions.
Requirements
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Commitment to contributing to high-quality research
- PA State Police Criminal Background Check
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
- Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, human development, or a related field
- Experience working with adolescents and young adults with eating, sleep, depressive, anxiety, and/or autism spectrum disorders
- Interest in psychotherapy development, evaluation, and implementation
Responsibilities
- Oversee the recruitment, enrollment, and scheduling of study participants
- Collect quantitative and qualitative data, including semi-structured and structured clinical interviews
- Organize project materials, enter data into appropriate databases, and maintain study records
- Supervise a team of undergraduate research assistants
- Prepare, submit, and modify IRB applications for ethical approval of research projects
- Assist with grant submissions and related research activities
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- Substantial paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick time)
- 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
