Research Specialist

Research Specialist

This position contributes to conducting research on age-related symptoms experienced by mothers who are carriers of the FMR1 premutation and have a child with fragile X syndrome. The research specialist will work with the faculty principal investigator and grant staff to contribute to a longitudinal NIH-funded research study conducting assessments, managing data, organizing findings and preparing reports.

Required

Education and Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience conducting research
• Direct experience working directly with families of children living with neurodevelopmental disorders or/or adults with neurodegenerative disease
• Experience administering clinical standardized assessments
• Experience with REDCap data management software

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Work with diverse populations, including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Job Close Date 07/13/2026

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