Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I

About the role

This position supports a clinical trial funded by the National Cancer Institute. Working conditions include an in-office presence Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm, weekly meetings with the research team, and coordinating participant activity across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating recruitment efforts for a clinical trial examining a community-based aerobic exercise intervention for smoking cessation in adults with high anxiety sensitivity.
• Organizing and overseeing data collection and study protocols, including management, cleaning, and preparation of data collected via online survey platforms (REDCap, R-Studio, Qualtrics).
• Interfacing with research and clinical staff to maintain effective communication regarding participant scheduling, data management, and quality control.
• Conducting clinical interviews and preparing assessments.
• Maintaining and revising Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols and assisting with research compliance reports and procedures.
• Supervising undergraduate students conducting data entry and other tasks.

Requirements

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field.
• Prior research experience with human subjects (including experience as a student).
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Experience with REDCap.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior research experience in a psychology lab.
• Experience with large data sets and comfortable with data management.
• Experience with other software such as R-Studio and Qualtrics.

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field.
• Prior research experience with human subjects (including experience as a student).
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Experience with REDCap.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in managing multiple tasks and working both independently as well as with a team.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$31,200 - $48,000

Schedule

Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm