Research Assistant 1

Description



Job Title
Research Assistant 1

Department

Department of Psychiatry

Location

MAC 2182

Work Unit Description

The Translational Research of Adolescent Change (TRAC) Laboratory focuses on understanding how adolescents change their behavior and how to improve treatments to maximize their behavior change. Concretely, our NIH-funded projects target gaining an understanding of how well adolescents respond to behavioral treatments for high-risk behaviors, including drinking, cannabis use, and risky sexual behavior and related biological factors that may underlie successful (and unsuccessful) treatment response in this age group (e.g., brain structure/function).

Work Schedule, Hours, FTE, Salary Range

• FTE: 0.0 FTE, Part Time
• Schedule: 4 - 8 hours per week
• Salary Range: $15.00 per hour
• Location: Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)
• Job Type: Research

Functions/Duties of Position

The part-time Research Assistant 1 will be trained in motivational interviewing, receive regular supervision, and be responsible for conducting one-on-one intervention sessions with adolescents and young adults enrolled in our clinical research studies. Some evening and weekend work will be required.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or a related field OR AA (2 yr) and 2 years of relevant experience, OR no degree and 4 years of relevant experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated professionalism and good judgment interfacing with research participants and families
• Ability to work well as part of a study team, including applying feedback from team members and supervisor
• Reliable and punctual (in terms of time management)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate training in psychotherapy
• Clinical experience working with adolescents
• Professional training in motivational interviewing
• Experience working in human subjects research

Additional Details

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.

How To Apply

Considerationrequires a complete application, which consists of a cover letter catered tothis position, resume/CV, and a list of at least three (3) professionalreferences who can speak to your abilities.

Referral Bonus Eligible

Referral Bonus Amount

Drug Testable

Yes