Research Specialist

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The PyNeL lab seeks to better understand the neurobiological, cognitive, and social dysfunctions of schizophrenia and other major psychiatric disorders using MRI, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation, and high density (hd)-EEG during sleep and wakefulness.
This position is grant funded.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Psychology, Neuroscience, Sociology or related research field.
• Minimum of one year of work experience in a research project and/or related clinical setting is required.
• Familiarity with computers and common software packages required.
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Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of research methodology strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently execute job functions for research protocol(s) including recruitment, scheduling appointments, obtaining written consent forms, collecting data (including clinical assessments) by conducting phone or face to face interviews for research project(s).
• Collaborate with senior research personnel regarding recruitment, data collection, outcomes of interviews, reports according to the needs of the study.

What This Job Offers

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