Clinical Research Assistant - Center Study of Traumatic Stress

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HJF is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant I to perform data collection by conducting research interviews. The Clinical Research Assistant will recruit and screen subjects for research studies and collect baseline and follow up data from subjects. This is the first of four levels of clinical research assistants and works under the guidance and direction of senior staff.

This is a Phase 2 randomized, double‑blinded, placebo‑controlled study that will evaluate multiple potential therapeutic interventions for PTSD utilizing an adaptive platform trial design and cutting‑edge techniques for measuring outcomes. Subjects are randomized among the multiple cohorts in the study and the resulting randomization enables sharing/pooling of control subjects, where all interventions may be compared to a common control (placebo). This position will also support the development of research on psychedelic‑assisted therapy with an emphasis on MDMA‑assisted therapy for PTSD.

This position will be in support of the Department of Psychiatry / Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress.

The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress (CSTS) is one of the nation's oldest and most highly regarded, academic‑based organizations dedicated to advancing trauma‑informed knowledge, leadership, and methodologies. The Center's work addresses a wide scope of trauma exposure from the consequences of combat, operations other than war, terrorism, natural and human‑made disasters, and public health threats, as well as risk and protective factors associated with suicidal behaviors.

CSTS is a part of our nation's federal medical school, Uniformed Services University (USU), and its Department of Psychiatry. These affiliations represent the Center's history, mission, and future directions as a major contributor to our country's understanding of the impact of trauma and the advancement of trauma‑informed care. Learn more about the CSTS sonline.org.

The Department has active research programs in the Basic and Clinical Sciences and Neurosciences. In addition to intramural research projects, the Department of maintains active research funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute of Drug Abuse, National Science Foundation, the Department of the Army, and the Department of the Air Force. The department has ongoing collaborations with the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, is sponsor of the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, and provides psychiatry residency training through its affiliations with the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, National Naval Medical Center and Malcolm Grow Air Force Medical Center, and the National Capital Area Graduate Medical Education Consortium.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners.

HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Performs research projects, including collection and organization of data.
• Independently identifies and collects reports, journal articles, data, and other relevant information in an organized and proactive capacity.
• Assists with the preparation of manuscripts, reports, and presentations including editing and formatting documents. Distributes manuscripts and reports to all scientific collaborators as required.
• Assists in the preparation of technical reports, summaries, and protocols.
• Assist with lab work including preparation of patient samples.
• Maintains clear and accurate project records, inventories, and logbooks.
• Performs data entry for research projects and maintains databases.
• Interaction with study subjects, including screening, recruitment and data collection.
• Provides basic…