Job Description
Job ID: 365782
About the Job The Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research (MCTFR)
seeks to hire two ABCD Research Assistants (8351SM, Research Professional 1-Social Sciences
Multidiscipline ) responsible for executing all tasks associated with the ABCD (Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development) protocol
which include neuroimaging, neurocognitive assessments and clinical interview or self-report measures designed to assess eligibility
criteria, psychopathology, medical health, social relationships, personality, and substance use. Research Assistants will review data to
assure quality and transfer data to ABCD Informatics Center. They will work closely with the ABCD research participants assessing complex
psychological traits-a bachelor's degree in a psychology or related field is required, as well as a flexible work schedule (evenings and
weekends) and the ability to work onsite at the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR) and Elliott Hall. Research experience,
knowledge of DSM, excellent verbal communication, attention to detail, problem-solving skills and ability to work independently are
preferred. Salary range $42-46K
Responsibilities: (60%) Interviews research participants:
* ABCD
Research Assistant is familiar with the entire ABCD Study protocol;
* Photographs twin participants to assess zygosity using visual
comparison;
* Conducts clinical interviews and self-report surveys in-person, via remote video conference, and via phone;
* Conducts
neurocognitive assessments;
* Understands emergency procedures.
(15%) Acts as a research representative of the ABCD Study:
*
ABCD Research Assistant contacts study participants; describes study goals, assessment tasks, confidentiality limitations and potential
risks; plus schedules assessment appointments;
* Greets study participants;
* Describes study procedures thoroughly;
* Answers
participant questions;
* Obtains informed consent;
* Debrief participants at the end of the visit;
* Maintains required
recruitment and assessment documentation.
(10%) Assists with neuroimaging protocol:
* Runs participants through mock MRI scanner
at Elliott Hall;
* Acts as second-chair at CMRR during neuroimaging protocol alongside a trained operator;
* Executes E-Prime
tasks.
(10%) Schedules research participants:
* ABCD Research Assistant schedules participants for on-site visits, video
conferencing assessments, and phone interviews;
* Utilizes Google, REDCap, and CMRR calendars for scheduling;
* Reminds participants
of their upcoming appointments.
(05%) Carries out independent tasks:
* Reviews and codes/scores interviews post-interview to
assure completeness, readiness for data entry and ABCD Informatics/Coordinating Center review;
* Contacts research participants and
participants' teachers and schools;
* Participates in team meetings and teleconference calls;
* Assists with miscellaneous data
management projects.
Qualifications Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in
psychology, or an equivalent combination of psychology related education and/or research experience totaling at least four (4) years.
*
Required to work evenings and weekends with ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule.
* Experience administering ABCD
assessments
* At least 6 months of prior research experience interviewing research participants, conducting structured clinical
interviews, and neuropsychological testing.
* Experience calling/recruiting families for research studies
* Experience collecting
hair, urine, saliva, blood pressure, and anthropometrics from research participants
* Experience working with
minoritized/underrepresented populations
Preferred Qualifications: * Detail-oriented, ability to work
independently and excellent verbal communication skills.
* Familiarity with mandated reporting requirements in MN
* Prior MRI 1st
and/or 2nd chair experience
* Prior phlebotomy experience
* Active CPR certification
About the
Department MCTFR/ABCD The Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research seeks to identify
environmental and genetic influences on psychological traits. Focusing on adolescent children and their parents, the MCTFR includes studies
of twins, adoptees, and biologically related adolescent siblings. MCTFR participants are involved in a variety of projects including:
assessment of psychopathology, psychophysiology and collection of DNA samples in collaboration with the National Institute of Health's
Genetics Consortium. The ABCD Study Consortium is a collaborative effort of 21 sites across the US that will seek to address many questions
related to substance use and development that will help inform prevention and treatment research priorities, public health strategies, and
policy decisions, including: (1) What is the impact of occasional versus regular use of marijuana, alcohol, tobacco, and other substances,
alone or in combination, on the structure and function of the developing brain; (2) How does the use of specific substances impact the risk
for using other substances; (3) What are the brain pathways that link adolescent substance use and risk for mental illnesses; (4) What
impact does substance use have on physical health, psychological development, information processing, learning and memory, academic
achievement, social development, and other behaviors; (5) What factors (such as prenatal exposure, genetics, head trauma, and demographics)
influence the development of substance use and its consequences
About the Department of Psychology The
Department of Psychology is one of the largest departments within the College of Liberal Arts, and is a highly ranked department nationally.
Currently, the department has 50 core faculty, 70+ staff, 130 graduate students, and it supports the largest number of undergraduate majors
of any academic program on the UMN Twin Cities campus. Additionally, the department has $50 million or more in active research funding at
any given time (the majority from NIH), spread across 70 or more projects. In its 100 plus year history, the Department of Psychology has
been marked by distinction and excellence. For additional information, please go to our website: psych.umn.edu .
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and comprises 31 academic departments, and over 20 interdisciplinary research centers and administrative/support units. CLA has over 1,300
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Pay
and Benefits Pay Range: $20.20 - $22.12 per hour depending on
education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment : 75%-100% Appointment
Position Type :
Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
The University
offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
- Continuous
learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
- Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Healthcare and
dependent care flexible spending accounts
- University HSA contributions
- Disability and employer-paid life
insurance
- Employee wellbeing program
- Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
(PSLF) opportunity
- Financial counseling services
- Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at
no cost
- Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin
Cities metro area
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