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We are seeking a Research Assistant (Research Professional 2) to join the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. The Principal Investigator is Dr. Michael Bronstein.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

50% manage and coordinate data collection from human research studies:

-Recruit interested individuals to participate in research projects. Meet in person or over the phone and answer email inquiries.
-Use pre-established recruitment materials to advertise in the community, per protocol.
-Coordinate with clinicians at recruiting sites via email, EPIC, and in-person meetings to learn of potential participants and coordinate introductions.
-Communicate with other labs to facilitate sharing of potential participant information.
-Screen participants for eligibility using pre-established scripts and questionnaires.
-Obtain informed consent and assent. Conduct assessments of capacity to consent to research. Re-consent participants as needed after protocol modifications. Consent participants when they reach the age of majority, if they were a minor when enrolled.
-Maintain regular contact with research participants (per protocol) in person, by phone, or by email to keep participants engaged in research activities.
-Track participant progress through study milestones. Provide support as needed to complete study activities.
-Dispense participant compensation.
-Support participants with technological issues during remote components of the study.
-Schedule appointments with participants and assessment staff per protocols. Provide participants with instructions and materials needed to prepare for the visit. Remind participants of upcoming visits using approved communication methods.
-Prepare for study appointments per protocol by: reserving rooms and equipment; printing off forms; creating participant profiles within data capture systems; charging equipment; and other tasks as needed.
-Conduct assessments such as: diagnostic interviews; clinical interviews for symptom and functioning; and neurocognitive assessments.
-Collect data using paper forms, computers, iPads, digital databases, and specialized equipment, per protocol.
-Support participants during self-report tasks, including providing instructions, technical troubleshooting, and clarifying questions.
-Collect data using specialized equipment (e.g., EEG, fMRI), as needed.
-Score assessment materials and complete paperwork from appointments. Verify scores of assessments from other raters.
-Other tasks as assigned.

25% maintain accurate and complete study records:

-Create and maintain databases for the projects using Box, REDCap, and other data management systems as required.
-Enter scored data into databases. Verify entered data using double-entry procedures, per protocol.
-Extract data from third party vendor platforms (e.g., cognitive assessment software) for permanent storage in study databases.
-Complete regular quality checks and clean-up of data.
-Other tasks as assigned

15% assist with government and institutional regulatory efforts:

-Adhere to local and federal policies for conducting research and documentation of study activities.
-Maintain regulatory documents, such as: enrollment logs; participant visit logs; protocol deviation logs; personnel training records; recruitment/screening logs; randomization keys; device/account tracking logs; and other documentation as required.
-Use University systems such as Florence, OnCore, Box, and REDCap to maintain databases for regulatory documentation.
-Maintain digital copies of consent forms, obtained either through e-consent platforms, or by scanning paper copies into permanent storage.
-Document study events using Notes to File, as required.
-Support protocol modifications, including: drafting updates to the protocol document; drafting changes to consent and assent forms, drafting changes to recruitment materials; and other tasks as assigned.
-Coordinate with Regulatory Specialists or Project Managers for submission of modifications to IRB for review. Support responses to clarification questions or stipulations from the IRB, as required.
-Implement updates to materials after protocol modifications are approved (e.g., update consent forms to the approved version).
-Prepare regular updates to the Institutional Review Board, reporting agencies, and grant sponsors, as needed.
-Prepare timely submissions to IRB for prompt reporting (e.g., reporting of protocol deviations due to researcher error), as needed.

10% preparing summaries of research study progress:

-Prepare data for submission to national data archive centers, per grant requirements.
-Prepare regular updates for lab meeting and study team meetings, as needed.
-Promptly communicate critical observations to study team leads, as required.
-Conduct literature reviews in support of manuscripts, grants, and other tasks as needed.
-Prepare materials for presentations, publications, and grants, such as figures or tables.
-Prepare presentations for Journal Club, Lab Meetings, other short presentations, etc., when requested.
-Participate in regular team meetings.
-Other tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

-BA/BS with at least 2 years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal six years.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Previous experience conducting clinical research, such as: screening and recruiting participants; obtaining informed consent; conducting standardized clinical psychiatric interviews and/or neurocognitive assessments; data entry and database management; regulatory management
-Previous experience working with individuals with mental health conditions in a clinical or research setting, or concrete plans for the same as part of formal education, or previous experience studying symptoms of mental illness in a dimensional manner, or previous experience working in a laboratory that does any of the above.

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences consists of an outstanding team of researchers, clinicians, and educators who provide world-class expertise in psychiatric illness, treatment, scholarship, and scientific discovery.

Our mission is to:

• Create and disseminate new knowledge in the science of mental health
• Provide effective and innovative clinical care programs to alleviate the suffering of mental illness and promote mental resilience
• Train the next generation of interprofessional experts who will be leaders in Minnesota and beyond
• Engage in compassionate and vigorous outreach and advocacy on issues relevant to psychiatric illness, treatment, and research

You can find more information on our website at

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.

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