Research Assistant - SOPMFT

FULLER THEOLOGICAL•Pasadena, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Research Assistants (RAs) will work with faculty in the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy on research project(s). Under general supervision, RAs perform varied support functions requiring knowledge and skills specific to the research study. RAs may be trained to administer several standardized assessments and/or to conduct clinical interviews. RAs will perform duties under the supervision of, and with direction from, the study’s Project Coordinator and Principal Investigator and will work collaboratively with the research team.

Requirements

Current MFT or Psychology student in the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact with a large variety of individuals
Candidates should also be detail oriented, highly organized, reliable, and a strong team player
Familiarity with basic research methodology and design skills relevant to the project and role

Responsibilities

Screen prospective participants to determine eligibility according to research protocol entrance criteria
Review and explain consent forms, questionnaires, and surveys with prospective participants
Conduct clinical interviews in the greater Los Angeles area. Each research project will have different populations that might be interviewed.
Conduct focus groups
Maintain confidentiality of subject records and document subject payment
Gather, record, organize, transcribe and verify the accuracy of research study data
Prepare data for computer input
Perform qualitative or quantitative data analysis
Answer participants' questions regarding study protocol
Notify appropriate research personnel regarding problems or complications reported by participants
Attend project meetings and perform related duties as required