Research and Evaluation Specialist

Research And Evaluation Specialist LRDC

This position is at the Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC), a multi-disciplinary center for research to advance the science of learning by bringing together leading researchers in the cognitive, developmental, social, and educational sciences. The primary responsibility of this position is to assist with a longitudinal research study examining how family socioeconomic circumstances relate to differences in adolescent cardiovascular health.

The study consists of a virtual health assessment with adolescent-parent dyads followed by a 7-day remote monitoring period for the collection of objective measures of health behaviors. Data collection will be primarily virtual. Job duties include contacting past participants for longitudinal study participation, scheduling study visits, administering physiological assessments, conducting health interviews, retaining accurate records and files, managing databases, building and maintaining rapport and communication with participating families.

Baccalaureate degree required in psychology or related field; at least 1 year research experience in developmental or biological-health psychology; at least 1 year of experience working with adolescent children ages 16-19 years-old;
Must have basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, internet search); attention to detail and ability to multi-task are required.