The OHSU Department of Psychiatry, part of the OHSU Brain Institute, focuses on providing excellent clinical treatment to our patients, leading innovative research, and offering hands-on training for the next generation of psychiatrists. Our specialists care for people of every culture and background and it is our mission to value and show appreciation for diversity, showing respect for all people who we treat, teach, and serve.

As a Clinical Research Assistant-II, you will be heavily involved in in-person and phone/virtual behavioral and cognitive assessment and MRI scanning of an established cohort of young adult study participants as part of the National Consortium on Alcohol & Neurodevelopment in Adolescence - Adulthood (NCANDA-A). In addition to primary participant data collection, you will also assist with scheduling of participant visits, maintaining high levels of participant retention, management/tracking of participant wearable device data collection, and general data management (e.g., data entry, scoring, cleaning, and export), and other general office duties in support of the goals of the study. Experience with REDCap and Excel strongly preferred. You will be a self-starter, possessing a strong work ethic and the ability to operate independently, as well as in a team environment. Effectiveness in organizing tasks and setting priorities, meeting deadlines, multi-tasking, working efficiently with minimum oversight, interacting constructively with faculty and staff, and the ability to be adaptable, creative, and a quick learner are all necessary. As a successful Clinical Research Assistant-II, you will be an individual who appreciates the significance of data-driven methodologies and recognizes the importance of thoroughness in our research endeavors. Daytime, evening, and weekend availability will be required, as needed to meet our data collection demands. We are particularly interested in individuals willing to make a 2-year time commitment to working in the study.

 

Through careful examination of our biases and conscious changes to our practices, in conjunction

with lab-based learning and strategic initiatives, DBIL is committed to fostering an anti-racist, inclusive, equitable and welcoming climate for all faculty, students, staff, and research participants.

 

To apply, submit cover lette and resume and/or CV.

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science field OR
• Associate’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience OR
• 3 years of relevant experience OR
• Equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Prior human research experience necessary.

• The position requires sufficient computer knowledge to interface with a variety of database and statistical software, such as Excel, REDCap, SPSS, Access, and E-Prime.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills are extremely important, as the incumbent will be interacting regularly with young adult research participants.

• Preference will be given to applicants with a degree in behavioral science field or with advanced degrees.
• Preference will be given to applicants with background in psychological or neuroimaging research. Experience working with young adults preferred.

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.