UCLA Study Assistant Adolescent Depression

Under the supervision of Principal Investigator, will serve as a project coordinator for sponsored projects. Will assist in coordinating research activities examining risk for depression in adolescence, with a focus on the performance of an already-funded, ongoing study on psychological and biological mechanisms underlying risk for depression in adolescent girls at high- and low-risk for the disorder. Create, organize, and maintain folders and files for study materials Monitor lab email address and organize research correspondence Schedule and organize weekly research group meeting Coordinate with PI to purchase necessary lab supplies Keep PI regularly appraised of study progress Perform other related administrative duties as necessary and assigned Visit local middle and high schools weekly to recruit participants Phone screen participants using the existing study screening script Conduct informed consent procedures with participants Conduct clinical screening interviews with mothers (based on the SCID) and daughters (based on the K-SADS) Attend study visits to coordinate research activities and study personnel Coordinate delivery of blood samples to research labs (Cousins Center & Pathology Research Services) Perform other related research duties as assigned Coordinate and manage participant recruitment and data spreadsheets Contact participants to schedule phone screens and study visits Schedule RAs, patient screening room, fMRI scans, nurses, and labs Prepare study visit questionnaire packets and sampling materials Schedule participant online follow-up questionnaires Coordinate and execute participant reimbursement Prepare and maintain IRB and ESCRO applications and approvals This is a 1-year Limited Position, may convert to career.

Job Qualifications:

Expected degree in psychology or allied field Minimum 6 months experience preferred conducting multi-level research on risk for depression in adolescence Prior experience preferred visiting local schools and successfully recruiting participants Ability to drive to local middle and high schools, and other community locations, on a flexible schedule and when needed to share study information and materials, and to recruit participants Prior experience preferred conducting phone and in-person screening interviews using the SCID & K-SADS General knowledge of research methods and terminology related to clinical interviewing and research, psychological and behavioral assessment, neuroimaging, and blood sampling Excellent verbal, written communication, and proofreading skills for composing and editing study-related correspondence, regulatory amendments & reports, ads, and other research materials Demonstrated experience with word processing and data collection and management software, including Google Documents, Microsoft Word and Excel, SPSS, and Red Cap Superior organizational skills with keen attention to detail Demonstrated analytical skills for recognizing issues and situations that require action, and formulating, recommending, and executing agreed upon solutions in a timely fashion Ability to perform necessary administrative and research duties on a flexible schedule, when study staff and participants are available General understanding of IRB and other related regulatory policies and procedures, and strong devotion to taking all necessary steps to ensure continual adherence and compliance Ability to meet frequent deadlines while working with moderate-to-minimal supervision Ability to establish and maintain accurate participant database files, records, and reports Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with faculty, research team members, and study and lab staff to maintain a high level of study integrity APPLY