Research Assistant II.; Limited Appointment

The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a part-time Research Associate II to join the O'Neil Lab, a multidiscplinary research program focused on understanding and improving outcomes for children with neurodevelopmental disorders. You will support clinical research studies involving participant recruitment, data collection, neuroimaging, and study coordination.

• Recruit, screen, enroll, and schedule research participants
• Administer research assessments and maintain study databases
• Enter, validate, and organize research data
• Assist with IRB submissions, regulatory documentation, and participant compensation
• Support MRI study visits, including participant preparation, scheduling, and data transfer
• Train and support families participating in Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation (TNS) studies
• Attend lab meetings and collaborate with investigators and research staff

Salary range: $32.79/hr - $52.75/hr

• Bachelors's degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field (preferred)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in human clinical research or a setting involving direct patient/participant interaction
• Prior experience working with children and families (preferred)
• Experience in pediatric clinical research (preferred)
• Familiarity with neuroimaging research and/or behavioral health studies (preferred)
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently as well as collaboratively
• Experience with data entry, databases management, and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to interact professionally with research participants, families, and clinical staff
• Experience using research databases, spreadsheets, and data analysis software