Friday, June 17, 2016

Research Assistant Position in Pitt Department of Psychiatry


The Pitt Department of Psychiatry is currently recruiting a Research Assistant to coordinate their NIMH funded K01 study to examine emotional processing in 9-13 yo youth at high risk for depression to start in late July or early August 2016.  This study involves collection of neural measures involved in emotion processing (using Event Related Potentials, ERPs) and well as Ecological Momentary Assessment measures of emotional responding and regulation in daily life in the youth participants, as well as a number of clinical and self report assessments in the parents and youth.

Experience with ERPs or other psychophysiological measures is highly desirable, as well as experience working with youth and/or individuals experiencing psychopathology.  Responsibilities include assisting with recruitment, screening and scheduling participants, running participants through ERP protocols, conducting clinical diagnostic interviews with adult and youth participants, administering self-report questionnaires, administering the EMA protocol, data processing/management, and submitting irb progress reports and modifications. Please email me a cover letter and cv to indicate your interest (to BylsmaL@pitt.edu) in addition to applying through the link through HR below.   The position is currently funded for 30hrs/week (may increase to 40 hrs/week) with a flexible schedule and full benefits.  Some evening and weekend available hours are needed for running participants outside of school hours.


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