Anxiety and Stress Research Associate

#138952 Anxiety and Stress Staff Research Associate

UCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering challenging career opportunities in the diverse areas of advanced educational programs, cutting-edge research, and state-of-the-art clinical services. The department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees.

Under supervision, the Staff Research Associate supports the neurocognitive research efforts for the Neurocognition of Stress and Anxiety Research Laboratory and Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders Research Center within the Department of Psychiatry. The incumbent will assist the research team completing the Enhancing Transdiagnostic Mechanisms of Cognitive Dyscontrol (ETMeD) study. Duties and responsibilities include assistance with updates, maintenance, and coordination of several databases, assistance with eligibility screening of potential subjects, administration of structured clinical interviews, administering experimental protocols involving the collection of symptom, fMRI, and behavioral data, assisting with preparing summaries for institutional review board and funding agency progress reports.

Perform other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Theoretical knowledge of psychiatry, psychology, or related field as typically attained by a Bachelor's degree in psychology or social sciences.
• Proficiency in using database software including Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint). Familiarity with using iPads and apps.
• Experience performing research duties in a clinical research environment and coordinating research studies. Experience with following a research protocol in order to initiate study procedures, and collect data.
• Experience with collecting sensitive information and communicating effectively while maintaining confidentiality.
• Experience administering computerized and paper assessments and self-report questionnaires.
• Proven effective interpersonal skill and oral/written communication skill, including the ability to administer face-to-face experimental protocols and keep accurate and detailed records.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills and ability to work in a changing, multiple-demand setting in order to prioritize a large volume of work and meet deadlines efficiently and accurately.
• Proven ability to work with minimal direction and work collaboratively with the research team and investigators.
• Skills to organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to assist with administering clinical symptom surveys, screening interviews, and structured diagnosed psychiatric interviews.
• Knowledge of MRI and Mock Scan procedures and MRI safety. Ability to maintain current MRI Safety Training and Certification through Center for Functional MRI.

Special Conditions:

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must have access to reliable transportation for research subject recruitment in multiple sites.
• Must be ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.