Research Assistant

$48,000 - $48,000/Yr

University of Maryland - Baltimore, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Baltimore, MD

501-1,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Assistant will join a collaborative team in the Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC). This role involves managing ongoing large-scale studies related to clinical high-risk for psychosis, including participant recruitment, conducting clinical interviews, and managing research databases. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including tuition remission and generous leave.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants for ongoing studies, developing and implementing recruitment strategies, screening potential participants for eligibility, and scheduling participants for study sessions.
• Conduct clinical interviews and administer standardized assessments using instruments such as SIPS, SCID-5, and K-SADS.
• Manage research databases and data entry, ensuring data integrity and accuracy using data management software such as REDCap and SPSS.
• Report to funding bodies and assist with grant-related documentation, preparing and submitting reports to funding agencies.
• Collaborate with the research team and participate in lab meetings, coordinating research activities and sharing findings.
• Contribute to publication and presentation efforts, assisting in the preparation of manuscripts, posters, and presentations for conferences and peer-reviewed journals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Psychology or a related field.
• One year of experience as a research assistant, or a Master's degree in Psychology or related field, or 15 graduate credits in a master's program may substitute for the required experience.

Nice-to-haves

• SIPS certification preferred.

Benefits

• Generous Leave including 22 Days of Annual Leave, 15 Days of Sick Leave, 15 Holidays, and 3 Personal Days.
• Tuition Remission for 8 credit hours per semester and for eligible dependents after two years of full-time employment.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement plans including the choice of joining the pension plan.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Wellness opportunities.