Research Specialist

Responsibilities

• Conduct data collection activities for a longitudinal study examining gender expression and early indicators of suicidal risk among children.
• Schedule and coordinate participant appointments in alignment with study protocols.
• Obtain informed consent from participants and their parents/guardians in compliance with research requirements.
• Conduct clinical interviews with child participants and their parents.
• Collect and manage self-report data from study participants.
• Perform risk assessments and support safety planning with participants, as needed, in accordance with study guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Psychology, Neuroscience, Sociology or related research field.
• Minimum of one year of work experience in a research project and/or related clinical setting is required.
• Experience and/or interest working with elementary-age children preferred.
• Prior training and experience with clinical interviewing preferred, including risk assessment and safety planning.
• Familiarity with computers and common software packages required.
• Working knowledge of research methodology strongly preferred.