Human Research Technologist - Pediatrics

## Human Research Technologist - Pediatrics Apply locations:
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** This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.###   
** POSITION SPECIFICS
** The Pediatric Research Office at the Penn State College of Medicine is seeking a Human Research Technologist to support a program of research focused on evaluating the effectiveness, acceptability, scalability, and implementation of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions for adolescents and adults with a variety of mental health conditions, including eating disorders, sleep disorders, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and depression. The studies focus on adolescents as well as adults.

While specific projects vary by year depending on funding, current and representative projects include: a college student-delivered CBT intervention for rural adolescents with depression, anxiety, and stress; a pilot trial adapting exposure therapy for adolescents with anorexia nervosa; a trial adapting CBT for sleep disorders in individuals with autism spectrum disorder; and development and pilot testing of an AI chatbot that delivers exposure therapy for adolescents and young adults via smartphone.

This program of research sits at the intersection of mixed-methods data collection, implementation science, treatment adaptation, and psychotherapy clinical trials, with the overarching aim of improving the effectiveness, acceptability, and scalability of CBT for mental health conditions.
** Primary Responsibilities
*** Oversee the recruitment, enrollment, and scheduling of study participants
* Collect quantitative and qualitative data, including semi-structured and structured clinical interviews
* Organize project materials, enter data into appropriate databases, and maintain study records
* Supervise a team of undergraduate research assistants
* Prepare, submit, and modify IRB applications for ethical approval of research projects
* Assist with grant submissions and related research activities

Applicants must have strong verbal and written communication skills and a commitment to contributing to high-quality research.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Bachelor's degree in psychology, human development, or a related field
* Experience working with adolescents and young adults with eating, sleep, depressive, anxiety, and/or autism spectrum disorders
* Interest in psychotherapy development, evaluation, and implementation
** Additional Information
** There are numerous opportunities for authorship on peer-reviewed publications, making this an excellent position for individuals interested in applying to graduate programs in clinical psychology or a related field.
** MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
** If filled as Human Research Technologist
- Health and Medicine
- Professional, this position requires:

Associate Degree No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education.

Required

Certifications:

None If filled as Human Research Technologist
- Health and Medicine
- Intermediate Professional, this position requires:

Associate Degree2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Required

Certifications:…