Research Associate

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The Research Associate will assist with the execution of a five-year longitudinal study of young adults. The study tracks the development of alcohol tolerance over time from the onset of regular drinking using surveys and ecological momentary assessment. The position involves participant contact and follow-up, appointment scheduling, administering research questionnaires, collecting and managing data, assisting with quality control, and providing general clinical research assistance. This position is grant funded.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, counseling, sociology, or a related research field, or current enrollment in a related bachelor’s degree program with direct experience in a research environment.
• Familiarity with computers and common software packages.
• Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Prior related work experience in a research setting.
• Working knowledge of research methodology.

Responsibilities

• Contact and schedule potential participants from a designated pool of people who agreed to be contacted for research studies.
• Conduct searches to locate subjects who cannot be contacted.
• Explain research protocols and obtain informed consent from participants.
• Conduct online and/or library searches as needed by the principal investigator.
• Perform phone interviews for research protocols as needed.
• Maintain and update the subject information database.
• Conduct interviews with research participants under supervision as needed.
• Assist with data collection, entry, and verification, quality-control procedures, and general clinical research activities.

What This Job Offers

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