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The Research Specialist will support two NIH-funded projects focused on children aged 3-6 with or at risk for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The responsibilities will include conducting laboratory sessions with children and their parents, as well as managing participant recruitment, scheduling, data collection, and behavior coding. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working with both children and parents, possess strong communication and organizational skills, and have effective time management abilities. Attention to detail is essential for success in this role.

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 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

+ Act 33 with renewal

+ Act 34 with renewal

+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewalUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran