Research Specialist I - Addiction Dynamics Lab

Department of Psychiatry

The Addiction Dynamics Lab (ADL) seeks a Research Specialist I to support research focused on addiction in adolescents and adults.

We are seeking a candidate with a background in project coordination, data collection and management, and human subjects research. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and collaborative. Experience in behavioral or clinical research, psychology, or data-driven research environments is preferred.

About the Addiction Dynamics Lab

The ADL conducts clinical addiction research to advance our understanding of the risk and maintenance factors for alcohol and cannabis use. The lab integrates multiple methods, including an emphasis on daily-life assessment strategies, to collect fine-grained data on the processes surrounding substance use in individuals' natural environments. Data collected in the ADL is used to inform prevention and intervention strategies targeting risky patterns of substance use and related negative consequences.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Coordinate participant-facing research activities, including recruitment, screening, scheduling, consent, tracking, and participant reimbursement in accordance with IRB-approved protocols.
* Manage undergraduate research assistants (URAs): facilitate hiring and human subjects training, train URAs on study procedures, and coordinate URA schedules.
* Administer research questionnaires and conduct qualitative interviews with adolescent and adult research participants.
* Manage research study dashboards: create protocols and monitor and maximize participant study compliance.
* Manage research project regulatory procedures: prepare and maintain IRB submissions, IRB amendments, and regulatory binders.
* Perform accurate data entry, management, and routine data quality control checks across multiple data platforms and study databases; submit data to NIH data archive as needed
* Collaborate with investigators and research team members to support day-to-day study operations and ensure adherence to study timelines and milestones.
* Identify professional development training goals, coordinator mentorship needs with PI, and make progress toward these goals
* Other duties as assigned.

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Occasional evenings and weekends may be required to accommodate research participants.

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field preferred.
• One year of experience as a research assistant preferred.
• This position is a good fit for individuals who wish to pursue a PhD in clinical psychology or related field.
• Human Subjects & Clinical Trial Certification through CITI is desired.
• Additional preferred qualifications include prior experience with real-time data collection (e.g., ecological momentary assessment), qualitative research, and clinical populations.
  

Salary Range: $17.51 - $20.00 hourly
Grade: GGS - 007
University Title: RESEARCH SPECIALIST I
Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

In addition to the Online Application, please provide a Cover Letter and Resume.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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