POSITION OBJECTIVE
Working under general supervision, the primary role for this position is to coordinate a research study with the purpose of conducting a randomized control trial of a psychoeducational intervention designed to improve the self-efficacy of family caregivers to persons living with dementia who perform complex care tasks. In addition, they will be asked to contribute to refinement of materials on supporting financial wellbeing of family caregivers, coordination of a monthly advisory council of caregivers, and as ad-hoc research duties to support the Family Caregiving Translational Science Lab. The Research Assistant will primarily coordinate recruitment efforts, schedule meetings, administer study surveys, and conduct other related search activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
NONESSENTIAL FUNCITONS
CONTACTS
Department: Frequent contact with the Principal Investigator (PI) Project Manager to discuss research and maintain workflow. At least weekly contact with principal investigator as a part of regular team meetings. Weekly to monthly contact with relevant study departments, such as finance and research offices
University: Occasional contact with other departments, such as the institutional review office.
External: Continuous contact with study participants for enrollment and survey administration. Weekly contact with study partners, such as community recruitment sites. Monthly contact with non-Case Western investigators.
Students: Continuous contact with students involved in the research study.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This individual may be required to monitor student research assistants and demonstrate how to perform study tasks.
QUALIFICAITONS
Experience: 1 to 3 years of related experience required.
Education: Bachelor of Science degree required.
REQUIRED SKILLS
WORKING CONDITIONS
The Research Assistant will have space in a research office. This project will use a hybrid work schedule (i.e., some days in-office and some days remote work allowed). Evening and weekend work required most weeks based on project needs.
The intended culture of this lab is team-oriented and supportive. All lab members are expected to contribute to building and maintaining this culture by showing respect for team members.
This position is eligible for hybrid work arrangement up to two remote days per week at the discretion of the department. New employees may begin a hybrid schedule upon approval from the supervisor, successful completion of an orientation period and signing the remote work checklist certification form.
In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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