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The Biobehavioral Research Laboratory in the Department of Psychiatry is currently conducting a longitudinal study to understand risk factors for the development of anxiety and other challenges in youth. This longitudinal project involves assessments from infancy through early adolescence on neural, physiological, environmental, and behavioral predictors and markers of anxiety in typically developing children. Current study activities focus on follow-up assessments of participants at ages 11 and 13 years of age.
Job Responsibility:
Consent and schedule participants for research studies through written communication and video conferencing platforms
Provide detailed background information regarding the study to families, communicate all policies and procedures, and respond to all inquiries
Execute in-person study visits with participants following established research protocols
Measures include eye tracking, electroencephalography (EEG), physiology, and questionnaires
Work with a team of coordinators and RAs on data collection, data entry, and informed consent procedures, and participate in quality control efforts
Conduct database maintenance, data processing, and analyses
Assist Principal Investigator in planning and implementing research studies and perform other miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned or required
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, child development, cognitive science, neuroscience, or related field required
Experience working with youth in a research setting, preferably using physiological, behavioral, and/or neuroimaging measures, such as eye tracking, heart rate, EEG, or ERP
Flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and organizational skills, ability to multitask, and analytical skills to gather and interpret data
Well-developed interpersonal skills in order to interact with participants and families and work collaboratively on a team
Nice to have:
Advanced computer skills, such as knowledge of SPSS/R/Python or similar programs
What we offer:
flexible schedules
affordable health, vision and dental insurance
child care and student loan subsidies
generous levels of time off
403(b) Retirement Savings plan
Pension
Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement