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Research Assistant

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

• Work closely with Dr. Rabinak and the Clinical Research Coordinator to make sure research studies are running smoothly, maintain compliance, and discuss any potential problems/issues.
• Assist in data collection and management (e.g., neuroimaging, electrophysiology, psychophysiology, etc).
• Assist in contacting and interviewing participants and research volunteers.
• Assist in obtaining informed consent.
• Assist in administering questionnaires and conducting clinical interviews.
• Assist in preparing paperwork and communicating with IRB, sponsoring/regulatory agencies, and clinic and research staff.
• Assist in entering, managing, analyzing and preparing data for presentations and grant applications; and other tasks assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field.
• Effective communicator (oral and written), strong interpersonal and organization skills with great attention to detail and willingness to learn new skills.
• Knowledge of computer operation, including word-processing, database and statistical software.

Preferred qualifications:

· Experience conducting clinical research with traumatized populations · Experience collecting and analyzing neuroimaging data

School/College/Division:

H18 - Pharmacy & Health Science

Primary department:

H1823 - Pharmacy Practice

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Research

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
  

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.