SEARCH CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

The Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research sits within the Implementation Science & Practice Advances Research Center (ISPARC) in the Department of Psychiatry. The mission of the center is to support transition age youth and young adults (ages 14-30) with serious mental health conditions in their pursuit of school and work and building successful and rewarding lives. We conduct rigorous research and dissemination activities in partnership with this at-risk population to achieve this mission. Learn more about Transitions ACR here: https://www.umassmed.edu/TransitionsACR/

This position would provide research and communications support to a multitude of projects housed under the Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research. Projects include a quantitative study focused on understanding the school and work experiences of young adults with lived mental health conditions (SEED). Communications projects include supporting the development of a young adult graphic novel, ongoing webinars and tip sheets, and social media content.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist PI in development of protocol-specific tools to aid in study documentation
• Assess eligibility of research subjects in accordance with the approved protocol and all applicable regulations including HIPAA
• Obtain patient consent and Human Subject Committee approvals for minimal-risk studies as delegated by IRB-approved protocol
• Collect, record, evaluate, update, and store/transport pertinent data and samples in relation to protocol
• Track study enrollment and completion of milestones
• Summarize research findings and prepare presentations
• Perform literature searches
• Schedule patient tests and/or interviews
• Conduct patient telephone follow up
• Stock, inventory, store, and order samples/supplies as needed to maintain appropriate operations
• Review medical records and medical record abstractions for consistency and completeness
• Comply with established policies, health and safety regulations and requirements, procedures, and department objectives
• Maintain patient and study subject confidentiality
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or health care field, or related experience
• Experience in using computer-based tools (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required.

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of statewide and National Young Adult mental health services
• Experience with attending conferences, councils, trainings or other events that provided exposure regarding young adult mental health
• Interest in research activities that fit within the Social Sciences