Clinical Research Psychology Technician

Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) supports the nation's second largest research program conducted among the VA Hospitals and is looking for a temporary, part-time Clinical Research Psychology Technician who will support Principal Investigator, Dr. Eric Kuhn.

The Life Sciences Psychology Technician position is located within the National Center for PTSD digital interventions laboratory at the Palo alto VA Medical Center and calls for a highly motivated, intelligent, responsible, conscientious, and detail-oriented individual. The successful candidate must be a quick learner who enjoys acquiring new skills, advancing projects independently and collaboratively.

This is a part time, 20 hours / week position.

BENEFITS

PAVIR is delighted to offer a robust and comprehensive employee benefits package with exceptional offerings such as sick pay policies, a 401(k) with a fully vested 6% company match and 3% profit share , commuter benefits, wellness program, employee assistance program, and professional development training.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assist with drafting protocols for IRB submission
• Assist with programing REDCap projects
• Recruit and screen potential research participants
• Conduct appointments with research participants (e.g., involving administering self-report measures)
• Enter, clean, and check research data
• Assist with data formatting, coding, and analysis
• Conduct literature reviews and assist with documentation of references
• Maintain lab and study records
• Attend meetings with PI and other research team members
• Other tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS :
• Required :

Undergraduate student;

Area of study in Behavioral Science (e.g., Psychology), Mathematics, and Computer Science;

ABOUT PALO ALTO VETERANS INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH (PAVIR)

PAVIR engages in the administration of funds and providing support for the conduct of research at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) to find new and improved ways to combat human disease and help people with disabilities. At PAVIR we work with more than 160 uniquely talented medical scientists. Our researchers have an active appointment with the VA Palo Alto Health Care System and maintain academic appointments with Stanford University. We recruit and retain talented employees who believe in making a difference in the lives of others through innovative health research.

PAVIR is a nonprofit foundation affiliated with the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). As a condition of employment, all PAVIR employees are required to have an approved appointment with VA and complete a background check before they can commence work.

PAVIR is pleased to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Veterans, and Individuals with a Disability are encouraged to apply. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact - Human Resources department.

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