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The Department Radiology is currently seeking a Temporary , Full-Time Research Study Assistant to coordinate human subject research studies focusing on Autism Spectrum Disorder. 

This is a 12-Month Project position .

Responsibilities include screening and recruiting research subjects, performing informed consents with research subjects, scheduling, assisting with data collection and data entry, arranging participant travel and reimbursement, and assisting in other similar research coordination duties.  This position will support MRI, EEG and Eye tracking data collection and processing and assist in data analysis. Attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities(Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.)

Responsibilities

• Research subject recruitment, screening and enrollment
• Informed consenting and complying with IRB and research ethics
• Scheduling
• Arranging participant travel and reimbursements
• Reporting and tracking data collection
• Data collection, analysis and entry
• Assist research scientists, Post-docs, PI and other study staff with MRI, EEG and Eye tracking
• Perform MRI, EEG and Eye tracking tasks for research subjects following study protocols
• Data pre-processing, transfer, and backup
• Data entry and quality control
• Supervision of students
• EEG and Eye tracking equipment maintenance, monitoring and troubleshooting

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• Two years of college-level course work in a relevant academic area AND one year of appropriate experience OR equivalent education/experience.

Desired Education/Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, neuropsychology, psychology, sociology, public health or related field.
• Prior experience with MRI, EEG and/or Eye tracking and human subject research.
• Experience with REDCap

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to speak or listen. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to write, finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• Schedule is normally 8a to 5p, M-F, but is not always fixed and workload does vary. Occasional nights and weekends will be necessary when needed to accommodate research participant scheduling. The incumbent¹s first responsibility is to complete tasks rather than keep to a fixed schedule.  Flexibility in schedule and intensity of work is necessary.
• This position is eligible for occasional telework
• Some travel between sites will be necessary by UW Health Services or other shuttles.

Application Process:

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter, and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.