Research Assistant NES

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Summary:

Seeking a research assistant in the Pediatric Heart Center (PHC) for 32 hours a week. The PHC is an interdisciplinary clinic serving the vast majority of pediatric patients with congenital heart disease and cardiac symptoms in the state of Rhode Island. Under supervision and following established policies and procedures some examples of active projects include Heart Camp program evaluation development of parenting intervention transition readiness physiological response to exercise in pediatric cardiology subpopulations and orthostatic intolerance among individuals with chest symptoms.

 

Responsibilities:

Specific tasks will include assistance with research participant recruitment and scheduling administering questionnaires to children and their parents co-facilitating focus groups managing data preparing and summarizing study results and other tasks integral to research. The research assistant may have the opportunity to participate in generating presentations and reports as the data permit.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

� Collect data in the form of physiological questionnaires interviews/focus groups.

� Data organization and data entry.

� Assisting with coordination of each aspect of the proposed project including administrative tasks (e.g. managing IRB materials) and communication with all research team members and study participants.

� Coordinating meetings taking meeting minutes documenting of study decisions.

� Assistance with tracking and reporting study milestones.

� Lab organization.

� Assisting with preparing presentations manuscripts and grant proposals.

This opportunity will provide excellent research training and public health experience for those considering pursuing graduate studies in psychology or public health as well as those planning to apply to nursing or medical school.

 

Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
� A bachelor�s in psychology public health or a related field.

� Ability to commit to the position for at least 2 years.

� Experience with research concepts and techniques including both qualitative interviewing and quantitative analysis preferred.

� Ability to function autonomously in a collaborative interdisciplinary team involving research medical and mental health care.

� Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

� Demonstrated strong administrative skills and a strong attention to detail.

� Strong computer skills (familiarity with REDCAP SPSS Excel).

� Ability to work harmoniously with diverse groups of individuals including children and parents.

� Availability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends on a limited basis.


EXPERIENCE:

Three to six months related experience .

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

INDEPENDENT ACTION:
Performs independently with the department�s policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to the supervisor when clarification of the departmental policies and procedures is required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

 

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status.   Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

 

Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence

 

Work Type: Part Time

 

Shift: Shift 1

 

Union: Non-Union

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