TITLE: Research Assistant I, Psychiatry
(Job No 6342), posted 1/17/06, minimum hourly rate $12.43
(Apply-by-date 4/14/06)
Department of Psychiatry
University Hospitals of Cleveland/Case School of Medicine
DESCRIPTION
Case Western Reserve University’s NIMH
Center for Bipolar Disorder is inviting applications for
the position of Research Assistant. The primary objective
of this position is to assist with a newly established,
large multi-site U.S. Department of Defense led initiative.
This project will study the relationships between pre-existing
mental illness/substance use disorders, deployment to
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) or Operation, and post-deployment
related mental health.
The research assistant will be responsible
for the following: assisting with participant recruitment;
assisting with screening participants for protocols; conducting
follow-up assessments for participants; under moderate
supervision, performing psychiatric assessments as assigned;
assisting the Principal Investigator, Sub-investigators,
and Operations Manager as needed; attending weekly staff
meetings and other meetings as necessary; administrative
duties may include, copying, filing. etc.; maintaining
confidential documentation regarding the study and participants;
field phone calls to the research center when necessary
and triage calls to necessary staff.
Requirements: 0-3 months research experience;
military experience ideal; Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology
or Nursing fields preferred, or other related fields;
basic computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office
products; ability to multitask; effective communication
skills; ability to take direction and constructive criticism.
TO APPLY
External candidates: Please
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e-mail your resumé and cover letter for this job.
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attachment, indicating job number in letter.
Internal candidates: Please print and completed
the Internal
Promotion/Transfer application (pdf) and fax it along
with your cover letter and resumé.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY
The Department of Psychiatry is located
near the southern shore of Lake Erie where the University
district includes the affordable and historic neighborhoods
of Shaker Heights, University Heights, and Cleveland Heights,
an outstanding public school system, a world class orchestra,
and abundant recreational activities.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
University Hospitals of Cleveland and
Case Western Reserve are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employers. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged
to apply. |
