We are looking for a full time research assistant to work on the
project described below. Ideally, the person must be able to start FULL TIME
(i.e., must be graduating) by January (early) of 2017.
Please include information about when you will graduate.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to
have a research assistant as part of a large-scale project to study health,
behavior and brain structure and function in children and adolescents.
The person will: 1) have responsibility for testing and scanning participants using task-based functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and behavioral/cognitive/computerized testing;
2) help with
preprocessing and quality control of imaging and behavioral data; and
3) work with a
team of other research assistants to assess a large sample of individuals with
task and resting state fMRI and behavioral data as part of the project.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Interviews
study participants about psychiatric symptoms and tests children and
adolescents enrolled in study per protocol, using functional and structural
magnetic resonance imaging and behavioral/ cognitive/computerized testing.
2. Processes
urine drug samples, saliva and alcohol breathalyzer testing in accordance with
study guidelines.
3. Learns to
do blood draws.
4. Refer
patients to resources available in community and social services.
5. Maintains
proper documentation and record keeping.
6. Evaluates
research results, reporting findings and discussing project outcomes with staff
involved. Responsible for problem solving issues that arise in MRI scanning and
to participate in trouble shooting and developing alternative approaches.
7. Performs
data entry and maintains data files on research.
8. Prepares
information packets for patients enrolled in study.
9. Performs
library research on specified topics
JOB LOCATION/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Clinical
office setting with some pressure caused by study deadlines and patient
schedules.
Some local
travel to outreach centers and participant homes Some potential exposure to
biological
hazards (urine, saliva, blood). Must be physically able to wear protective
equipment.
Must be able
to learn to run an MRI machine and problem solve issues associated with
scanning.
CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE: Responsibility, attention to
detail, and experience in research.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Equivalent of Bachelors in Psychology, Psychological & Brain
Sciences, Neuroscience, or a related field.
RELATIONSHIP: Works directly with laboratory
staff personnel and principal investigators.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are
not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the
personnel so classified.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Deanna Barch
dbarch@wustl.edu
Corinne Guilday guildayc@psychiatry.wustl.edu
