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The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, UT

4d • $40,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a grant funded position with an end date of 05/31/2 7 renewable based upon availability of funding, work performance, and progress toward research goals. Purpose This position will support the research program of Dr. Josh Cisler. Dr. Cisler conducts behavioral, neuroimaging, and clinical trial research among adults with and without PTSD. This individual will assist with implementation of research studies and clinical trials, including recruitment, consenting, administration of assessments, budgeting, behavioral and neuroimaging tasks implementation, and data analysis and quality control.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and some research experience in psychiatry, psychology, neuroscience, or related discipline.
• Professional demeanor with tact and respect at all times.
• Ability to address individuals and information with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality in various delicate, formal or urgent situations.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with a culturally diverse group of faculty, staff, and students, including the willingness and ability to train and oversee undergraduate and graduate students.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in psychology / neuroscience with experience working on research projects with clinical populations.

Responsibilities

• Study Coordination: -Identify, recruit, and consent research subjects. -Administer assessments, call subjects for follow-up as outlined within research protocols.
• Protocols Management: -Maintaining regulatory compliance with IRB and federal guidelines. -Assist Principle Investigators with research-related tasks such as preparation of manuscripts, progress reports, and grant submissions
• Lab Management: -Manage research administrative tasks such as maintaining supply inventories, ordering and maintaining equipment, and preparing subject payments. -Assist in the supervision, coordination, and management of graduate and undergraduate research assistants (student hourly position holders) hired to assist with research projects.
• Manage Database: - Maintain project databases and records, including data entry. - Assist and/or lead data analysis of behavioral, clinical, and/or imaging data. Prepare poster submissions to scientific conferences and co-write manuscripts for submissions to scientific journals. - Other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level