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Research Assistant, Institute of Brain Health

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedResearch Assistant, Institute of Brain Healthat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Position Purpose:

The position supports the Principal Investigator with the execution and maintenance of the research study, and the management of study documentation.

Essential Functions:

Set up physical lab space and startle booth (for psychophysiological testing) in which to perform research activities.

Work with the Principal Investigator to write the research protocols and corresponding materials (e.g., consent forms, advertising, resource pages) for Institutional Review Board approval; prepare amendments and continuations for the Institutional Review Board.

Assembling regulatory documentation and keeping regulatory documents updated.

Recruitment and enrollment of study participants as well as conducting study visits which includes interviewing youth and their families, conducting psychophysiological testing, and brain scanning (functional task-based MRI).

Recruitment and training with volunteer undergraduate research assistants. Train on study protocols.

Responsible for oversight of data collection, including quality checking and data processing.

Responsible for lab meetings.

Other duties as assigned.

Unique duties:

This position will be for a 2 year commitment with the option to renew for a 3rd year.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, or related field.

Experience: Intermediate (3 to 4 years job-related experience)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Experience in human subjects/ clinical research lab

· Statistical and coding proficiency at the intermediate level

· Ability to speak/read/write a second language is preferred

· Excellent communication and writing skills

· Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills

· Experience interacting with families and children

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively

School/College/Division:

H09 - Research

Primary department:

H0905 - VP Research

Employment type:

• Regular Employee

• Job type: Full Time

• Job category: Research

  Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

• Salary minimum: $40,000

• Salary hire maximum: $45,000

  Working conditions:

  Normal office environment

  Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1

• Reposted position: No

  Background check requirements:

  University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

  Equal employment opportunity statement:

  Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.