Research Associate

We are seeking a Research Associate to assist in the execution of a 5-year longitudinal study with young adults. The purpose of this study is to track the development of alcohol tolerance over time from the onset of regular drinking using both survey and ecological momentary assessment. This position will involve contact with study participants, scheduling appointments, administering research questionnaires, follow-up of study participants, collecting, entering and verifying data, assisting in quality control procedures and general clinical research assistance.

This position is grant funded.

Responsibilities:

Contact and schedule potential participants from a designated pool of individuals who have agreed to be contacted for research studies.

Conduct subject searches to locate subjects who are unable to be contacted.

Explain research protocol and obtain informed consent from participants.

Conduct on-line and/or library searches as needed by the PI as necessary.

Perform phone interviews for research project protocol(s) as needed.

Maintain and update subject information database.

Conduct interviews with research participants under supervision as needed.

Bachelors Degree in psychology, neuroscience, counseling, sociology or related research field or current enrollment in a related Bachelor's Degree program with direct experience in a research environment required.

Familiarity with computers and common software packages required

Prior related work experience in a research setting preferred

Working knowledge of research methodology strongly preferred

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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