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UCLA Health Staff Research Associate - ADHD Study in Los Angeles, California
Description
The Semel Institute is seeking to hire a Limited Part time Staff Research Associate. In this role you will help to run a clinical trial in which adults that have ADHD will use mobile software (apps) for an 8-week session to see if there is an effect on their attention control scores on psychological tests. Staff Research Associate will work with expert faculty and diagnosticians who are conducting the study.
Duties of this role include:
Conduct psychological testing at the University and supervised by PI.
Enter data from test results into a database,
Track users performance and provide reminders to participants via email, text or phone, to keep doing their exercises with the app.
Recruit participants using ads. Obtain consent from participants to participate in the study.
Screen participants using phone scripts.
Schedule appointments for participants to come to the University for testing.
*Please note that this limited position may convert to career.
Pay Range: $26.52 - $31.63QualificationsRequired:
Ability to coordinate data collection and data entry for research studies.
Ability to interact appropriately and congenially with all staff, faculty, students, patients and the public at all times.
Ability to schedule patient and administrative appointments accurately.
Skill at prioritizing assignments and ability to work concurrently on several projects.
Ability to function effectively with several interruptions.
Ability to work independently and follow through on tasks with minimal direction.
High level ability in the use of a PC using all Windows applications.
Ability to enter data and manage research data base.
Ability in the use of SPSS, SAS or R as well as Excel.
Skill in maintaining organized filing systems.
Skill in editing reports, correspondence, manuals, etc., for grammar and punctuation.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in the strictest sense.
Skill in maintaining accurate timekeeping.
Familiarity with autism or other developmental disabilities
Familiarity with working with parents and caregivers of young children or individuals with developmental disabilities
Preferred:
- BA in psychology or related field
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