The Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research (MCTFR) seeks to hire two ABCD Research Assistants (8351SM, Research Professional 1-Social Sciences Multidiscipline ) responsible for executing all tasks associated with the ABCD (Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development) protocol which include neuroimaging, neurocognitive assessments and clinical interview or self-report measures designed to assess eligibility criteria, psychopathology, medical health, social relationships, personality, and substance use. Research Assistants will review data to assure quality and transfer data to ABCD Informatics Center. They will work closely with the ABCD research participants assessing complex psychological traitsâ”a bachelorâ™s degree in a psychology or related field is required, as well as a flexible work schedule (evenings and weekends) and the ability to work onsite at the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR) and Elliott Hall. Research experience, knowledge of DSM, excellent verbal communication, attention to detail, problem-solving skills and ability to work independently are preferred. Salary range $42-46K
Responsibilities:
(60%) Interviews research participants:
-- ABCD Research Assistant is familiar with the entire ABCD Study protocol;
-- Photographs twin participants to assess zygosity using visual comparison;
-- Conducts clinical interviews and self-report surveys in-person, via remote video conference, and via phone;
-- Conducts neurocognitive assessments;
-- Understands emergency procedures.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, or an equivalent combination of psychology related education and/or research experience totaling at least four (4) years.
- Required to work evenings and weekends with ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule.
- Experience administering ABCD assessments
- At least 6 months of prior research experience interviewing research participants, conducting structured clinical interviews, and neuropsychological testing.
- Experience calling/recruiting families for research studies
- Experience collecting hair, urine, saliva, blood pressure, and anthropometrics from research participants
- Experience working with minoritized/underrepresented populations
- Detail-oriented, ability to work independently and excellent verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with mandated reporting requirements in MN
- Prior MRI 1st and/or 2nd chair experience
- Prior phlebotomy experience
- Active CPR certification
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