Study coordinator/Research assistant position in DBT Research at the Seattle VA

Study Coordinator/Research Assistant  – Dialectical Behavior Therapy Research – Seattle VA

Summary:

We are seeking a full-time Study Coordinator/Research Assistant (RA) to work in the lab of Dr. Melanie Harned at the VA Puget Sound, Seattle Division. The RA will work on an NIMH-funded study evaluating pragmatic methods of assessing fidelity to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in community practice settings. This position is temporary (1 year) and will begin in June or July 2019. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals interested in gaining additional research experience before applying to graduate school in psychology or related fields. There may also be opportunities to present at national conferences and assist in the development of manuscripts.

Responsibilities:

·         Assist with recruitment and consenting of study participants

·         Oversee enrollment, retention, and tracking of all study participants
·         Function as the liaison between study participants and study staff
·         Track and schedule all assessments and research activities
·         Monitor data collection and conduct quality assurance audits
·         Manage and enter data
·         Monitor receipt and storage of confidential files and audio-video recordings
·         Perform related duties as required

Position Requirements:

·         Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field

·         Full-time (40 hours/week)
·         One-year commitment

Desirable Skills:

·         Previous research experience, including consenting study participants

·         Ability to work independently as well as within a team
·         Experience with data management and statistical software
·         Excellent oral and written communication skills
·         Strong problem-solving skills
·         Very detail-oriented

Application information:

To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV to jobs@sibcr.org.