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Job Location (Full Address):
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
400626 Psychiatry M&D Research
Work Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:
UR URG 106 H
Compensation Range:
$21.36 - $29.90
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
The Human Subject Research Specialist I will serve as a key member of a federally funded research program in Dr. Caroline Silva’s lab at the University of Rochester Medical Center. The lab’s work focuses on cultural–social factors in suicide risk and prevention among Hispanic/Latino adults. The position involves supporting an NIMHD-funded study examining daily social connection and well-being among English- and Spanish-speaking Hispanic/Latino adults using ecological momentary assessment (EMA). The RA will assist the PI with IRB protocol submissions, participant recruitment, and conducting study assessments. Responsibilities include enrolling participants, administering psychological assessments in English and Spanish, and assisting with smartphone-based EMA procedures. In addition to recruitment and data collection, the RA will support data entry, data management, and basic data processing. The RA will also assist with literature reviews, and help with editing and formatting manuscripts and grant submissions. They will be expected to participate in weekly lab meetings and assist with training undergraduate and graduate research assistants. This is a full-time position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
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