HBCD Research Assistant

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$23.12/hr - $25.00/hr

About Us: The Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research (MCTFR) seeks to hire one HBCD Research Assistant (8351SM: Research Professional
1) responsible for executing all tasks associated with the HBCD (Healthy Brain & Child Development) Study protocol (heal.nih.gov/research/infants-and-children/healthy-brain). The HBCD Study is recruiting people during pregnancy and following their infants through the first five years of their lives. HBCD Study protocol tasks include recruitment and retention, scheduling study assessments, and conducting parent interview/questionnaire assessments designed to assess eligibility criteria, substance use, psychopathology, medical health, and psychosocial functioning;

parent interview/questionnaire, neurocognitive, and observational assessments designed to assess infant/child development, temperament, and psychopathology; parent interview/questionnaire and parent/infant/child biospecimens (e.g., blood, saliva, nails, urine) designed to assess medical health and environmental exposures; and collecting infant/child MRI and EEG data. In addition to these responsibilities, the HBCD Research Assistant will review data to assure quality, will provide the HBCD Site Coordinator with regular reports, and will transfer data to the HBCD Data Informatics Center.

The HBCD Research Assistant will work closely with HBCD parent/infant/child participants assessing infant/child development and complex psychological traits so required qualifications include: a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Human Development, Cognitive or Affective Neuroscience, or a related field; a flexible work schedule (including evenings and weekends, with an expected 3 nights per week conducting MRI assessments); and the ability to work onsite at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB), Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR), Institute of Child Development, and Elliott Hall.

Preferred qualifications include: HBCD or MCTFR research experience; experience working with infants and/or young children in a research context; prior research experience; excellent attention to detail, organizational, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Applications with cover letters addressing an individual's match to the qualifications will be prioritized.

Appointment Details: This is a 100%-time, 12 month continuous position and is contingent upon the availability of funds and/or work for the position. The pay rate is $23.12 - $25.00 hourly; depending on education/qualifications/experience. Although the hours and location vary, we are looking for someone who can work on site around Minneapolis, Minnesota.

• 30% - Assesses research participants
• 30% - Assists with collecting neurohealth data from research participants
• 25% - Acts as a research representative of the HBCD Study
• 10% - Schedules research participants
• 5% - Carries out independent tasks

• BA/BS in Psychology, Human Development, Cognitive or Affective Neuroscience, or a related field, and/or an equivalent combination of research experience totaling at least 4 years.
• Ability to work on-site at the University of Minnesota and evenings/weekends as needed to accommodate a flexible work schedule.
• Prior experience working in a research context

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Prior research experience with infants and/or young children, interviewing research participants, conducting clinical interviews, or collecting biospecimens.
• Prior experience collecting MRI and/or EEG data.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail to work independently and assure accuracy.

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