University of California, Berkeley
Research Assistant (9613C) 53756
University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
Research Assistant (9613C) 53756
About Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. The Research Assistants will recruit, schedule, and run human subjects in a protocol designed to assess the influence of diet and healthy behavior on bipolar disorder, and will assist in data management and data analyses. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the administrative functions of the lab, including coordinating meetings, correspondence, and training and leading up to eight undergraduate student researchers. Application Review Date The First Review Date for this job is: 6/7/2023. There are two openings for this posting and it will remain open for applications until both are filled. Responsibilities Research: Recruit, schedule and run human subjects in a protocol designed to assess the influence of diet and healthy behavior on bipolar disorder. Complete interviews about mental health and sleep symptoms. Assess problematic behavior in volunteers, and work with PI on an effective remediation plan. Review participant completion of questionnaires, and send reminders as needed. Alert senior team members to any concerns flagged by participants. Data Management: Assist in data management and run scripts to provide descriptive data summaries. Adjust qualtrics surveys as needed, download information, and run descriptive summary scripts with careful supervision and training. Conduct outreach through advertising, social media, and consumer support and advocacy groups to foster recruitment. Facilitate communication among team members, community, ethics and advisory boards, with direction from senior team leaders. Required Qualifications Previous experience in gathering data from human subjects. Experience interacting with individuals with mental health history. Ability to handle fluctuating priorities and deadlines. Must be organized, responsible, punctual, and ability to pay close attention to details. High level of professionalism and interpersonal skill for interacting with participants who may struggle with mental health concerns, and for community members and colleagues involved in the collaboration. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with ethics and IRB facets of mental health research (e.g., completion of CITI training). Experience with statistical software, such as SPSS or R. Expertise in Qualtrics and other standard software applications. Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or equivalent degree. Salary & Benefits This is a full-time, career position, eligible for full UC Benefits. The hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $24.88 - $29.68 (stepped rates). How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Other Information This is not a visa opportunity. This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Research Support Professionals Unit (RX) between the University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE). Conviction History Background: This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, please see the University of California
Discrimination, Harassment, and Affirmative Action in the Workplace
policy. To apply, visit
https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucb/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=53756&PostingSeq=1
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About Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. The Research Assistants will recruit, schedule, and run human subjects in a protocol designed to assess the influence of diet and healthy behavior on bipolar disorder, and will assist in data management and data analyses. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the administrative functions of the lab, including coordinating meetings, correspondence, and training and leading up to eight undergraduate student researchers. Application Review Date The First Review Date for this job is: 6/7/2023. There are two openings for this posting and it will remain open for applications until both are filled. Responsibilities Research: Recruit, schedule and run human subjects in a protocol designed to assess the influence of diet and healthy behavior on bipolar disorder. Complete interviews about mental health and sleep symptoms. Assess problematic behavior in volunteers, and work with PI on an effective remediation plan. Review participant completion of questionnaires, and send reminders as needed. Alert senior team members to any concerns flagged by participants. Data Management: Assist in data management and run scripts to provide descriptive data summaries. Adjust qualtrics surveys as needed, download information, and run descriptive summary scripts with careful supervision and training. Conduct outreach through advertising, social media, and consumer support and advocacy groups to foster recruitment. Facilitate communication among team members, community, ethics and advisory boards, with direction from senior team leaders. Required Qualifications Previous experience in gathering data from human subjects. Experience interacting with individuals with mental health history. Ability to handle fluctuating priorities and deadlines. Must be organized, responsible, punctual, and ability to pay close attention to details. High level of professionalism and interpersonal skill for interacting with participants who may struggle with mental health concerns, and for community members and colleagues involved in the collaboration. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with ethics and IRB facets of mental health research (e.g., completion of CITI training). Experience with statistical software, such as SPSS or R. Expertise in Qualtrics and other standard software applications. Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or equivalent degree. Salary & Benefits This is a full-time, career position, eligible for full UC Benefits. The hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $24.88 - $29.68 (stepped rates). How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Other Information This is not a visa opportunity. This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Research Support Professionals Unit (RX) between the University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE). Conviction History Background: This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, please see the University of California
Discrimination, Harassment, and Affirmative Action in the Workplace
policy. To apply, visit
https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucb/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=53756&PostingSeq=1
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