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Children's Hospital Boston Clinical Research Assistant I- Emotion Project in Boston, Massachusetts
79129BRJob Posting Title:Clinical Research Assistant I- Emotion ProjectDepartment:Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences AutoReqId:79129BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:ResearchJob Posting Description: Job Posting Description
At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
The Biobehavioral Research Laboratory in the Department of Psychiatry is currently conducting a longitudinal study to understand risk factors for the development of anxiety and other challenges in youth. This longitudinal project involves assessments from infancy through early adolescence on neural, physiological, environmental, and behavioral predictors and markers of anxiety in typically developing children. Current study activities focus on follow-up assessments of participants at ages 11 and 13 years of age.
Responsibilities:
Consent and schedule participants for research studies through written communication and video conferencing platforms. Provide detailed background information regarding the study to families, communicate all policies and procedures, and respond to all inquiries.
Execute in-person study visits with participants following established research protocols. Measures include eye tracking, electroencephalography (EEG), physiology, standardized behavioral assessments, and questionnaires.
Work with a team of coordinators and RAs on data collection, data entry, and informed consent procedures and participate in quality control efforts.
Conduct database maintenance, data processing, and analyses.
Participates in the training of newly hired research study assistants, as needed.
Creates and prepares data collection statistical reports and analytical summaries for distribution to study research team for review and analysis. Prepares/updates documentation for ensuring study quality (e.g., procedural manuals) and dissemination of findings (e.g., assistance with poster presentations, manuscripts) as necessary/requested.
Coordinates and prepares the necessary documentation for Institutional Review Board (IRB), Committee on Clinical Investigations (CCI) submissions, and NIH, together with the Principal Investigator of the study, as requested/needed.
Assist Principal Investigator in planning and implementing research studies and perform other miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in psychology, child development, cognitive science, neuroscience, or related field required.
Experience working with youth in a research setting, preferably using physiological, behavioral, and/or neuroimaging measures such as eye tracking, heart rate, EEG, or ERP.
Flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends. Hours will be adjusted to maximize recruitment and study visit schedules.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail and organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and analytical skills to gather and interpret data.
Well-developed interpersonal skills in order to interact with participants and families and work collaboratively on a team.
Minimum 2-year commitment.
Preferred: Advanced computer skills, such as knowledge of SPSS/R/Python or similar programs.
Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamworkOffice/Site Location:BrooklineRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Part Remote/Hybrid