Research Assistant Position Harvard Start Fall 2020

The Department of Psychiatry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is seeking applicants for a full-time clinical Research Assistant (RA) position to begin in October 2020. The RA will serve as coordinator for two projects pertaining to First Episode Psychosis (FEP) research and practice.

 The RA will serve as the coordinator of “MAPNET,” the Massachusetts Psychosis Network for Early Treatment (www.mapnet.online), a state-funded technical assistance center offering training and support to first episode psychosis programs across the state of Massachusetts. Responsibilities include coordinating training events, evaluating fidelity to clinical best practices, and assisting in the conceptualization and organization of web-based and in-person learning opportunities on topics relating to recognizing and responding to emerging psychosis. Additionally, the RA will assist in the organization of treatment outcomes data gathered by the first episode psychosis programs around the state. As such, there will be occasional travel involved.

The RA will also serve as a liaison between MAPNET and McLean Hospital’s LEAP Center (https://www.mcleanhospital.org/research/leap-center), an NIMH-funded center for FEP research. MAPNET and the LEAP Center collaborate closely to collect and interpret treatment outcomes data from clients served at FEP treatment programs.

The position is situated in the Department of Psychiatry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, located on the Harvard Longwood campus in Boston. Please note that all activities are currently occurring online due to the COVID-19 pandemic and thus it is anticipated that the RA will work remotely during fall 2020.

 

The RA will report to and work closely with Dr. Emily Kline, MAPNET Director. Opportunities for professional development abound and include attending Harvard Longwood psychiatry grand rounds, attending specialized trainings pertaining to evidence-based practices for first episode psychosis, attending meetings focused on public policy relevant to FEP care, and co-authoring white papers, posters and scholarly publications. The right candidate will be highly organized and motivated with a warm and professional interpersonal style.

Responsibilities include:

• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with FEP stakeholders through the state (youth and families, clinicians, program administrators, researchers, and state leadership)
• Managing the MAPNET website
• Consulting to FEP clinics on assessment practices and data storage
• Conducting clinic fidelity assessments
• Coordinating professional training initiatives for FEP providers
• Organizing regional conferences
• Managing research regulatory requirements
• Conducting literature reviews and contributing to scholarly presentations and publications 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, public health, social work, or a related field
• Experience using REDcap, Excel, and SPSS preferred
• Experience with research studies preferred
• Experience in human services position (either volunteer or professional) strongly preferred
• Proficiency with website development (e.g., using Squarespace or Weebly) is a plus

 Interested candidates please send one document containing a one-page cover letter, a resume, and three references to Kelsey Johnson, kjohns20@bidmc.harvard.edu. Your letter should clearly state your experience working in mental health services and/or research, as well as your interest in early psychosis.

Research Assistant Positions at the University of Rochester

The Social Cognition & Psychopathology Lab at the University of Rochester, directed by David Dodell-Feder, Ph.D., is seeking to fill two full-time positions to start September 2020:

LAB MANAGER

The lab manager will coordinate and oversee a series of research projects aimed at understanding and intervening upon social cognitive impairment and social dysfunction in psychopathology, particularly among those at risk for and diagnosed with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders. Primary responsibilities include data collection using interview, behavioral, and neuroimaging methods (e.g., fMRI), data analysis, participant recruitment and screening, administrative management of research studies, and assistance in the preparation of grants, presentations, and manuscripts. This position is well-suited for someone interested in pursuing graduate studies in clinical psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or a related field. Two-year commitment is strongly preferred.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field with at least 1-2 years of research experience; excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to multi-task and work independently; comfort interacting with people of diverse backgrounds, including individuals with serious mental illness; schedule flexibility to work some weeknights/weekends; strong programming, statistical, and/or web development experience/skills (e.g., R, MATLAB, Python). The following experiences are highly preferred, but are not required to be considered for the position: Experience collecting and analyzing functional/structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data; prior work with clinical populations (e.g., clinical interviewing) or in clinical settings.

RESEARCH COORDINATOR

The research coordination will coordinate and oversee a set of projects funded by the National Endowment for the Arts aimed at evaluating the effects of reading on cognition in adults and youth. Primary responsibilities include developing/maintaining research collaborations with partners in the community, participant recruiting and screening, data collection and analysis, project administration, and assisting in the preparation of grants, presentations, and manuscripts. This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal depending on funding.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree with major course work in psychology, human development, education or a related field, and 1 year of research experience in these fields, or any equivalent combination of experience, training and education; outstanding organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently, and comfort working with youth; ability to travel to study site locations in the greater Rochester area.

 

TO APPLY

Interested applicants should email a cover letter (outlining interest in the position, relevant experience, and long-term goals), CV, and contact information for two references to David Dodell-Feder (d.dodell-feder@rochester.edu). Review of applications will start immediately and will be ongoing until the position is filled. More information about the position can be found at the University of Rochester’s (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled) jobs website here (Lab Manager Job ID: 222354; Research Coordinator Job ID: 222355).

Working in Correctional Facilities: Wexford Health Sources Info Session

Working in Correctional Facilities: Wexford Health Sources Info Session

Tuesday, September 1, 2020 from 2pm - 3pm
https://iu.zoom.us/j/96483946983
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3iFUoZt

Do you want a job helping people? Have you ever wondered what it might be like to work in jails or detention centers? What skills might that require?

Wexford Health Sources has partnered with the IU Walter Center to address those questions. Join us on Zoom on Tuesday, September 1, from 2-3 pm to learn more about working at Wexford.

$15 gift cards will be given to participants.
To attend, please register using the links provided in Handshake. This event is only open to those with majors in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Nursing, and other majors in social science and health professions. If you do not study these, but would like to attend this info session, please email Hillary Nienhouse at hnienhou@iu.edu.
About Wexford Health Sources:
Wexford Health Sources provides healthcare management and programs in correctional facilities. They are based in Pennsylvania with employment opportunities in Indiana and beyond. The company is looking to staff a variety of positions. To learn more about careers at Wexford, visit: http://www.wexfordhealth.com/Careers
For more information, contact:
Hillary Nienhouse
hnienhou@iu.edu

Lab Coordinator Position Available

 

Lab Manager Position

The Social Cognition & Psychopathology Lab (https://labsites.rochester.edu/scplab/) at the University of Rochester, directed by David Dodell-Feder, Ph.D., is seeking to hire a full-time lab manager to start this fall (start date flexible). The lab manager will coordinate and oversee a series of research projects aimed at understanding and intervening upon social cognitive impairment in people at risk for and diagnosed with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders. Primary responsibilities include data collection using clinical interview, behavioral, and neuroimaging methods (e.g., fMRI), data analysis, participant recruitment and screening, administrative management of research studies, and assistance in the preparation of grants, presentations, and manuscripts. This position is well-suited for someone interested in pursuing graduate studies in clinical psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or a related field. Two-year commitment is strongly preferred. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field with at least 1-2 years of research experience; excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to multi-task and work independently; comfort interacting with people of diverse backgrounds, including individuals with serious mental illness; schedule flexibility to work some weeknights/weekends; strong programming, statistical, and/or web development experience/skills (e.g., R, MATLAB, Python). The following experiences are highly preferred, but are not required to be considered for the position: Experience collecting and analyzing functional/structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data; prior work with clinical populations (e.g., clinical interviewing) or in clinical settings. To Apply: Interested applicants should email a cover letter (outlining interest in the position, relevant experience, and long-term goals), CV, and contact information for two references to David Dodell-Feder (d.dodell-feder@rochester.edu). Review of applications will start immediately and will be ongoing until the position is filled. More information about the position can be found at the University of Rochester’s (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled) jobs website here (Job ID: 222354).

Neurodiagnostic I Trainee Technologist Position Available

Provides Neurophysiological testing and monitoring in clinical settings. Accurately applies electrodes to patient. Records impulse frequencies and differences in electrical potential between various areas of the brain to obtain data for use in diagnosis of brain disorders. Documents unusual wave characteristics shown on tracings. For more information, please visit: https://www.iuhealthcareers.org/in/indianapolis/neurodiagnostic-i-trainee-technologist?_ga=2.192011497.2139873014.1595935730-280124978.1592221513

Post-Baccalaureate Research Position

Drs. Lea Dougherty (University of Maryland College Park) and Jillian Wiggins (San Diego State University) and the Translational Emotion Neuroscience and Development Lab (https://tendlab.sdsu.edu/) in the Department of Psychology at San Diego State University (SDSU) in San Diego, CA is seeking to hire (pending funding approval) a full-time post-baccalaureate research assistant for an NIMH-funded research project examining neural mechanisms of risk and resilience in early childhood irritability. We use functional and structural MRI methods, observational laboratory-based measures, and clinical diagnostic interviews.

Successful candidates should have keen attention to detail; ability to work professionally with parents and children; and strong organization, problem solving, and analytic skills. Prior background in psychology, development, or neuroscience is also a plus but not required. We seek a post-bac who is motivated and ambitious, who is prepared for a hands-on research experience including the use of new tasks and techniques. Responsibilities will include: (1) conducting experiments in young children (behavioral and MRI data collection); (2) training and supervising undergraduate students; (3) contributing to administrative duties of the lab; and (4) assisting with research protocols and compliance.

The position will start in September 2020. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. This is a one-year position renewable contingent on performance and funding. Interested individuals should email a cover letter, CV, and names and contact information of 3 references to Lea Dougherty at ldougher@umd.edu.  Please include all documents in a single pdf file and include your last name in the file (i.e., “LASTNAME.pdf”).

SDSU is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer with a commitment to racial, cultural, and gender diversity.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.