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This staff member will be in charge of participant recruitment, data collection and some administrative tasks for a new NIH-funded R61/R project examining the impact of a computerized cognitive training for improving symptoms of obsessive-compulsive related disorders. Participants who endorse symptoms of obsessive-compulsive and related disorders will be recruited from the community. Data to be collected include MRI, clinical interviews and surveys of psychiatric disorders, and behavioral tasks. The intervention involves a brief computerized online training that will be administered twice per week, up to 16 times total. The research intern will:

· Arrange for advertisements to be posted to recruit participants.

· Oversee recruitment and screening of participants.

· Assist with creating protocols to ensure rigorous data collection.

· Test all data collection procedures.

· Conduct troubleshooting and problem solving regarding data collection prior to and throughout the project.

· Train and supervise student and other volunteer staff who will be helping to collect data.

· Assist with data collection.

· Ensure all study staff maintain current human subjects research and other regulatory training.

· Ensure all collected data is properly organized, stored, and backed up.

· Track progress of participants as they complete the intervention.

· Assist with scoring and analysis of this data.

· Manage participant financial compensation and tracking of funds.

· Order necessary supplies for data collection.

· Assist with other study tasks as needed.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains organization of research records according to established policies and procedures

• Assists in composing and organizing research reports and manuscripts to provide updates on unit objectives

• Assists with conducting experiments or interviews, collecting and analyzing data, and documenting results according to established protocols

• Tracks supply and equipment inventory levels and places replenishment orders

• Schedules logistics and secures resources for research supplies, equipment, and facilities

Department: College of Letters & Science - Psychology

Compensation: 43,500 (Final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, or related field
• Experience managing/leading research projects with human participants
• Experience with IRB and other regulatory compliance
• Experience administering study protocols to human participants

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supervising and training study staff
• Experience cleaning and processing data

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide a cover letter and detailed resume/CV that addresses your professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications. Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee or PRP Administrator is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Contact Information:

Amal Afifa

414-251-6419

aiafifa@uwm.edu

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Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.