Offer summary

Qualifications:

Current MFT or Psychology student in the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy., Excellent interpersonal and communication skills., Detail-oriented, highly organized, and reliable team player., Familiarity with basic research methodology and design skills..

Key responsabilities:

Screen prospective participants for eligibility according to research protocols.

Conduct clinical interviews and focus groups in the greater Los Angeles area.

Gather, record, organize, and verify the accuracy of research study data.

Attend project meetings and communicate any issues reported by participants.

Job description

SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY & MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

DEPT: School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy

REPORTS TO: RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR

HOURS: On-Call

STATUS: NON EXEMPT

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

Research Assistants (RAs) will work with faculty in the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy on research project(s). Under general supervision, RAs perform varied support functions requiring knowledge and skills specific to the research study. RAs may be trained to administer several standardized assessments and/or to conduct clinical interviews. RAs will perform duties under the supervision of, and with direction from, the study’s Project Coordinator and Principal Investigator and will work collaboratively with the research team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (as applicable to particular project):

Screen prospective participants to determine eligibility according to research protocol entrance criteria
Review and explain consent forms, questionnaires, and surveys with prospective participants
Conduct clinical interviews in the greater Los Angeles area. Each research project will have different populations that might be interviewed.
Conduct focus groups
Maintain confidentiality of subject records and document subject payment
Gather, record, organize, transcribe and verify the accuracy of research study data
Prepare data for computer input
Perform qualitative or quantitative data analysis
Answer participants' questions regarding study protocol
Notify appropriate research personnel regarding problems or complications reported by participants
Attend project meetings and perform related duties as required

Knowledge and Skills Required:

Current MFT or Psychology student in the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact with a large variety of individuals
Candidates should also be detail oriented, highly organized, reliable, and a strong team player
Familiarity with basic research methodology and design skills relevant to the project and role

Application and Evaluation Procedure:

Candidates should prepare to submit the following:
- Current curriculum vitae
- Cover letter detailing the experience

Additional Remarks:

Must be willing to abide by Fuller Community Standards
The Research Assistant position in SOPMFT is an evergreen, pooled position. Applicants are reviewed and selected on an as-need basis based on faculty assignments
Fully remote work within the United States is subject to payroll state approval by Fuller Theological Seminary

Pay Scale

Salary range the seminary expects to pay: $17.50 - $18.00 per hour

Fuller Theological Seminary is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. To the extent required by law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. As a religious institution, Fuller Theological Seminary is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees for certain positions on the basis of religion.

2, E2A, research assistant

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