University of Iowa Psychiatry Research

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

REQUISITION # 66755

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POSITION BASICS

Working Title	RESEARCH ASSISTANT: DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY
Advertising Ends on:	Friday, June 26th, 2015
Advertising Started on:	Friday, June 12th, 2015
Organization:	Carver College of Medicine
Department:	Psychiatry

SALARY

Salary:	$35,307.00 to Commensurate
Pay Grade:	3A

JOB DETAILS

Percent Time:	100%
Type of Position	Specified Term: A staff member may be appointed to term status for a specific term not to exceed three years in order to accomplish a specific purpose or when the duration of funding is limited or unknown.
Duties:	RESEARCH ASSISTANT: DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY / DR. NANCY ANDREASEN LAB BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY Assist in the performance of psychiatric research by gathering information and assisting in the preparation of material for inclusion in publications; administer tests and/or questionnaires and compile results; and to collect, tabulate and assist in the processing of data. CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist in the coordination of research activities with human participants, including data collected in a longitudinal study that has the following information: standardized psychiatric interviews, surveys, cognitive testing, and neuroimaging and bio-marker data. Assist in the collection of neuroimaging data by working with a multi-disciplinary team to assure quality assured data acquisitions and smooth study operations. Coordinate all elements of research visits, including scheduling, preparation, visit day facilitation, documentation and follow-up.  Perform basic and complex procedures and techniques as outlined in research protocol, assure fidelity to protocols. Conduct statistical analyses of data from imaging and clinical studies.  Assist in preparing publications and presentations. Perform QA/QC and audit checks of self and others data in varying DSM studies. Submissions of IRB applications and will be responsible for safety programs by following guidelines and maintaining required documentation.
Education Required:	B.S. Degree in biological sciences or equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience.
Experience Required:	1-3 years’ research experience in the field of psychiatry is required. Requires a high degree of attention to detail and a high level of organizational skills. Requires experience working with electronic databases and spreadsheets. Requires excellent written and oral communication skills. Requires experience performing routine lab maintenance tasks. Requires experience training lab personnel and/or students.
Desirable Qualifications:	HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience running MRI protocols. Experience in analyzing FMR data using AFNI Experience in SAS programming and statistical analyses Familiarity with genetic data and concepts Familiarity with University of Iowa policies and procedures.

ONLINE APPLICATION OPTIONS

Application Type:	This job requires basic applicant information, plus a resume. Your resume should not be sent to the contact below. The resume will be attached during the Online Application Process.
Cover Letter:	A plain text cover letter is required.
References:	References must be filled out online during the application process, however, only professional references will be allowed.
	Number of References:  3
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CONTACT INFORMATION

Attention: Your resume should not be sent to the contact below. The resume will be attached during the Online Application Process.

Contact:

Brandi L Carr - brandi-carr@uiowa.edu Cmed-Psychiatry JOHN PAPPAJOHN PAVILION 140 HAWKINS DR 2883 JPP IOWA CITY, IA 52242 Department URL: http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/psychiatry/