Primary Duties:
- Assists with direct communication with participants regarding the research study. Performs data collection with the use of research-approved surveys, instruments and assessments. Responsibilities may involve reviewing electronic health records for data extraction.
- Assists with recruitment and screening of subjects for eligibility, obtaining consent, and enrolling participants.
- Assist with establishment and maintenance of an electronic database and reports using RedCap under the direction of the principal investigator.
- Assists with assurance of data integrity, verification, and data cleaning. At all stages, the person will be responsible for ensuring compliance with quality control requirements and study relevance.
- Assists with basic data analysis using SPSS software. Assists in developing graphical content for publications and presentations.
- Conducts and analyzes results of literature searches.
- Performs administrative duties such as: providing training and guidance for trainees, assisting in developing and submitting grants and manuscripts.
- Assists the Principal Investigator and other research personnel in aspects of ongoing research studies.
- Participates in qualitative research projects including conducting semi-structured interviews, transcript cleaning and coding, and analysis of data using grounded theory approaches.
- Performs duties using qualitative analysis tools (Atlas.ti, NVivo, Dedoose, etc).
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Psychiatry, Psychology, Neuroscience, or a scientific field of study related to the research of the clinical setting.
Experience: Prior clinical research experience preferred.
Other: May consider a combination of directly related experience and education.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.
