Research Assistant/Project Coordinator

Position Title:

Research Assistant/Project Coordinator

Position Type:

Regular

Hiring Range:

$28.08-$30.83/hour; Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

Pay Frequency:

Hourly

A. POSITION PURPOSE

We are seeking a conscientious, intrinsically motivated research assistant to join a unique, large-scale, grant-funded intervention project to reduce depression among California youth aged 14 to 19. This position is ideal for a post-baccalaureate individual interested in clinical psychology, health psychology, neuroscience, and the intersection of these fields. The project has a particular focus on LGBTQ+ youth.

You will work closely with Principal Investigator Greg Hajcak and an interdisciplinary team of renowned researchers.

The role involves helping coordinate and conduct a large-scale, remote research study. You will be responsible for tasks that range from helping participant recruiting efforts, to tracking participants through the study; managing and cleaning data, and assisting with data analysis.

This position is a one-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility to renew for an additional year. Consideration will be given to a hybrid work schedule (partially onsite and offsite work), subject to operational needs, but the project will require you to be physically present on campus at times. Interested candidates should include a resume, cover letter describing why they are interested in this position at this stage in their career and contact information for three professional references for consideration.

B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and schedule meetings with interdisciplinary researchers

• Collaborate with a diverse team of scholars, integrating insights from psychology, neuroscience, and health psychology. This includes meeting one-on-one with project team members and incorporating their perspectives into summaries and action plans.

• Review and conduct relevant research in clinical psychology and neuroscience to inform data from our studies

• Assist with participant recruitment and scheduling

• Help oversee data management and track participants' journey through the study

• Liaise with our marketing team, community partners and others.

• Project/grant administrative tasks: writing project updates, budgetary, seeking further grant opportunities, submitting IRB updates/renewals, managing administrative and bureaucratic processes that are part of a large-scale grant project.

C. QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, computer science, or a related field required

• 2 years or more of previous research experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills for participant recruitment and working with community samples and organizations

• Ability to self-manage and handle multiple aspects of a large-scale project

• Exceptional attention to detail and work ethic, with a strong ability to complete complex projects efficiently

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Motivated, self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Knowledge of research design and statistical analysis

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.

• Frequent sitting.

• Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

• Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May be required to work non-standard, extended or weekend hours in support of research work.

EEO Statement?

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see http://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Information about Title IX can be found at http://www.scu.edu/title-ix. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

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Americans with Disabilities Act

Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the https://www.scu.edu/phonebook/Department-of-Human-Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at mailto:iahluwalia@scu.edu.

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Requirements

• Start Date: No Start Date
• Education: Bachelor's Degree Required
• Work Experience: 2 - 4 years
• Part/Full Time: Full-Time

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