Research Specialist
2/18/2026
Responsibilities include independently executing research protocols such as recruitment, scheduling, obtaining consent, and collecting data through interviews and clinical assessments. The role also requires collaboration with senior research personnel on recruitment, data collection outcomes, and report generation as needed.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
10,001+ employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
The PyNeL lab seeks to better understand the neurobiological, cognitive, and social dysfunctions of schizophrenia and other major psychiatric disorders using MRI, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation, and high density (hd)-EEG during sleep and wakefulness.
This position is grant funded.
Responsibilities:
- Independently execute job functions for research protocol(s) including recruitment, scheduling appointments, obtaining written consent forms, collecting data (including clinical assessments) by conducting phone or face to face interviews for research project(s).
- Collaborate with senior research personnel regarding recruitment, data collection, outcomes of interviews, reports according to the needs of the study.
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Psychology, Neuroscience, Sociology or related research field.
- Minimum of one year of work experience in a research project and/or related clinical setting is required.
- Familiarity with computers and common software packages required.
- Working knowledge of research methodology strongly preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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