Research Assistant 1 (Psychiatry-Psychology)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Full time research assistant needed to join a laboratory within the Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital focused on the study of psychotic disorders.

Requirements

• The position requires a high level of interpersonal skills, organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field (e.g. neuroscience, human development).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) is essential.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clinical research setting is highly desirable.
• Experience using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) is preferred.
• Individuals interested in mental health, the biological basis of mental disorders, and psychosocial clinical trials are especially encouraged to apply.
• It is ideal for individuals interested in pursuing a PhD in clinical psychology (or related field).

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, the research assistant will be responsible for recruiting research subjects into various clinical research studies and assisting investigators in the collection and analysis of study data.
• Studies will include a randomized-controlled trial (RCT) of a psychotherapy intervention for persecutory delusions, conducted within the psychotic disorders program.
• The research assistant will be responsible for performing psychiatric diagnostic and symptom interviews, administering cognitive tests, and carrying out neuroimaging study protocols.
• The research assistant will be an integral part of the study team, will regularly attend clinical meetings and will assist with recruitment in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Additional responsibilities include assisting with the development of IRBs, database management, analysis of behavioral and brain imaging data, and assisting with manuscript preparation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees