Under the supervision of the Lab Manager, this person will assist with research study coordination on projects related to screening, recruitment and participation.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

55% Participant recruitment and community outreach: Manage study community outreach initiatives. Manage lab website, newsletter and social media accounts. Visit community clinics and service sites to recruit families. Attend tabled events. Create and use approved recruitment materials. Manage recruitment efforts for multiple studies. Coordinate calls to recruit families to participate in research.

15% Conduct and assist with participant study screens, assessments, and study visits; monitor and support participant compliance with remote data collection procedures. Support data collection for participant visits using multiple methods, including interviews, questionnaires, computerized tasks, neuroimaging, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (following on-the-job training). Order clinical questionnaires and other study materials and administer computer study tasks.

10% Data management tasks: Assist with setting up research team and data protocols. Team scheduling as needed. Video-based behavioral data coding. Protocol updating, data checking, and generating data summaries for reports.

10% Participate in trainings and lab/team meetings: Attend trainings regarding data collection protocols. Ongoing coaching and support are offered on a needed basis. Team meetings are necessary to keep the project running smoothly and problem solve any issues which may arise.

10% study regulatory tasks: Work with PI and research team to complete institutional review and clinical study administration paperwork required for our treatment/mechanism studies. Update forms, incorporate protocol changes, manage study monitoring/auditing visits, and meet with research teams to answer questions required by regulatory organizations. Maintain subject tracking documents by updating databases and spreadsheets (i.e. documents referral dates, recruitment dates, and project flowcharts.)

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications:

-BA/BS or a combination of related education and work experience to equal four years.

-Experience working in a pediatric clinical research setting.

-Experience with social media marketing and website design.

-Experience with behavioral video coding.

Preferred Qualifications:
-Experience working with diverse families, youth, and/or individuals with disabilities.
-Experience conducting human subjects research.

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences consists of an outstanding team of researchers, clinicians, and educators who provide world-class expertise in psychiatric illness, treatment, scholarship, and scientific discovery.

Our mission is to:

• Create and disseminate new knowledge in the science of mental health
• Provide effective and innovative clinical care programs to alleviate the suffering of mental illness and promote mental resilience
• Train the next generation of interprofessional experts who will be leaders in Minnesota and beyond
• Engage in compassionate and vigorous outreach and advocacy on issues relevant to psychiatric illness, treatment, and research

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Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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