Research Assistant I (General Psychiatry)

Job Summary

Clinically Oriented Research Assistant in the Vanderbilt Psychiatric Neuromodulation Lab
Full-time research assistant to join a laboratory within the Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital focused on the study of neuromodulation (i.e. brain stimulation) interventions for substance use and psychotic disorders.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruiting research participants into research studies (independently or in conjunction with other clinical research staff)
• Assessing the participant’s eligibility for research studies
• Discussing informed consent with research subjects
• Scheduling research study visits
• Conducting clinical interviews of psychiatric symptoms and substance use
• Administering cognitive tests
• Carrying out neuroimaging study protocols
• Administering rTMS with supervision
• Using PsychoPy, EPrime, and Matlab to collect and analyze data
• Checking and maintaining data quality

Additional Responsibilities

• Assisting with the management of Institutional Review Board approvals
• Database management
• Analysis of behavioral and brain imaging data
• Assisting with manuscript preparation

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, neuroscience, psychology, or a related field
• Experience in clinical research is highly desirable

Technical Capabilities

• Highly motivated and capable of working independently
• Desirable for individuals interested in mental health, interventional psychiatry, neuromodulation, psychosis, addiction, and clinical trials

Core Capabilities

• Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others, Builds and Maintains Relationships, Communicates Effectively
• Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion, Solves Complex Problems, Offers Meaningful Advice and Support
• Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work, Ensures Continuous Improvement, Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements
• Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability, Stewards Organizational Resources, Makes Data Driven Decisions
• Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas, Applies Technology, Adapts to Change

Position Qualifications

• Relevant Work Experience: Experience Level - Less than 1 year
• Education: Bachelor's