Research Assistant

Temple University
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
4201 Henry Avenue (Show on map)
Feb 21, 2025
Description Grade: T23 Learn more about the "T" salary structure here: https://careers.temple.edu/sites/careers/files/documents/T_Salary_Structure.pdf A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source. SUMMARY: Responsible for assistance with federally funded studies on risk for adolescent depression and bipolar disorder involving brain imaging and psychoneuroimmunology. Job duties include assisting the project coordinator with research protocols; helping to recruit research participants; administering and scoring select assessment instruments; conducting structured clinical and life event interviews; conducting phlebotomy; conducting MRI scans; organizing the data collected in appropriate spreadsheet or online formats; checking for quality and entering data collected during the study; assisting in preparation of scientific lab reports; and general academic research efforts as appropriate. Opportunities for authorship on conference presentations and research publications. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, or related field by the time of position start date, and six months of experience with human participants in a research setting. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Demonstrated computer skills, and proficiency with MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel. Willingness to be trained and certified as a phlebotomist. Willingness to be trained and certified to assist with or conduct MRI scans. Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines. Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills, including the ability to interact with a diverse constituent population, as well as adolescents. Demonstrated professional demeanor and sensitivity towards research participants. Ability to work evenings or many weekends, as required. Ability to work on these projects for two years Must successfully demonstrate receipt of Bachelor's degree prior to commencement of the position. Preferred: At least one year of experience with human participants in a clinical research setting. Experience conducting psychiatric diagnostic interviews. Experience with depression/bipolar research. Experience working with adolescents and/or clinical populations. Phlebotomy experience and/or certification. Experience conducting or assisting with MRI scans Experience preprocessing MRI data Demonstrated ability to work with data programs (e.g., RedCap; SPSS; R; MATLAB; SPM, EPrime). Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status. Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact. To obtain additional information about Temple University please visit our website at www.temple.edu. Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Click here. You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University's Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900. Primary Location : Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Main Campus-Weiss Hall Job : Staff Schedule : Part-time Shift : Day Job Employee Status : Regular