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We are a research group interested in understanding the mechanisms underlying schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders using different types of neuroimaging methods. The Research Project Assistant will be conducting clinical assessments, recruiting subjects into the research study, entering data to the database, and assisting PI in obtaining the right data for grants.

This position is grant funded.

Responsibilities:

+ Independently execute job functions for research protocol(s) including recruitment, scheduling appointments, obtaining written consent forms, collecting data by conducting phone or face to face interviews for research project(s).

+ Collaborate with senior research personnel regarding recruitment, data collection, outcomes of interviews, reports according to the needs of the study.

+ 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.

+ Familiarity with computers and common software packages required.

+ Working knowledge of research methodology strongly preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ Act 34 with renewal

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