A Research Coordinator is needed to coordinate an NIMH-funded research study that will develop a functional neuroimaging task to assess adolescent’s brain response during social media use. The coordinator will engage with teens in the community through a Youth Research Advisory Board to participate in a co-design process. The Coordinator will recruit participants by managing an online campaign and serving as a liaison with local clinics and other research studies. They will prepare/distribute advertisements, monitor recruitment and participant retention, and schedule assessments. They will conduct behavioral and neuroimaging assessments and orient participants to home-based ecological momentary assessment (EMA) procedures. They will monitor EMA and questionnaire quality and compliance and communicate with participants to troubleshoot technical or compliance issues. The coordinator will interact with the Institutional Review Board to prepare and modify protocols, consent forms, and reports as well as maintain regulatory binders and standard
operating procedure binders to assure compliance with Governmental and University regulations

Preferred candidates will have:
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of research experience
• Evidence of excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience working with adolescents

The Dietrich School is committed to building a culturally diverse staff. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in support of a diverse community are required. All applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter.

Assists with and adheres to Institutional Review Board (IRB) renewal, modification, and approved protocols. Recruits research subjects and conducts interviews and research assessments.

Must be able to complete all necessary IRB trainings and provide Act 33/34 clearances in order to interact with research participants.

The position is primarily sedentary, although walking to lab spaces in other buildings in Oakland will be required for conducting assessments.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.