Research Assistant, RECOUP-NY

George Washington University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: New York City, NEW YORK
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION


Job Description Summary:
Founded in 1824, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the 1st in the nation’s capital. Since its establishment, SMHS has been at the forefront of medical education and has grown to include highly ranked programs in the health and biomedical sciences. With dozens of top-tier residencies, the school continues to be a competitive and esteemed destination for medical school graduates, faculty, and researchers across the country. Find out more here: http://smhs.gwu.edu/ .
The Center for Global Mental Health Equity currently seeks a full-time, Spanish-fluent research assistant based in New York City to support research operations with respect to RECOUP-NY, a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)-funded clinical trial being conducted in New York City. The Center implements research and capacity building initiatives that address systemic barriers to accessible, effective mental health care in low- and middle-income settings across the world. With a diversity of National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)-funded grants, World Health Organization (WHO) collaborations, and other institutional partnerships among its project portfolio, it utilizes community participatory research-based approaches to feasibly address the mental health needs of peoples worldwide.
RECOUP-NY is an R01 clinical trial that evaluates the efficacy and implementation potential of Problem Management Plus (PM+)- a validated intervention for mild-to-moderate distress- as delivered by non-specialist staff at New York City-based community-based organizations. As the trial progresses towards its enrollment target, it requires the research assistant position to sustain its pace of research operations. Under close supervision from the Principal Investigator and senior center staff, the position will assist day-to-day research activities in New York City required by trial protocol, including but not limited to eligibility screening, administration of trial procedures, data entry in appropriate electronic data capture systems, and documentation of reportable events. In addition, it will document key considerations regarding Center engagement with community-based organizations, such as operational questions, participant concerns, and communication of trial status and outcomes. Because of the position’s scope of work, the Center will more efficiently conduct and modulate research operations in alignment with intended aims.
Position Duties:
  • Demonstrate understanding of trial protocol (i.e., specific aims, research methods, inclusion/exclusion criteria, trial procedures and timeframes, reportable events classifications).
  • Assist in translation and cultural adaptation of relevant self-report measures regarding psychosocial well-being.
  • Assist in trial data collection via the administration of eligibility screenings to prospective trial participants, including both phone-based and in-person screenings at NYC community-based organization offices.
  • Assist in trial data collection via the administration of self-report measures regarding psychosocial well-being to enrolled trial participants, including both phone-based and in-person assessments at NYC community-based organization offices.
  • Assist in trial data collection via the drafting of key informant interview guides and codebooks regarding trial participant experience.
  • Assist in trial data management via the entry of screening and assessment data into appropriate electronic data capture systems.
  • Assist in trial reporting via the precise documentation of protocol-required information regarding trial participant status.
  • Assist in trial reporting via the communication of reportable events (e.g., protocol deviations/violations, adverse events, drop-outs) to senior center staff in accordance with protocol-defined timelines.
  • Regularly attend and provide observational feedback during weekly project meetings.


Perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will have native or professional Spanish fluency.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous research and/or community engagement experience in global health, public health, mental health, medicine, or a related discipline.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Excellent command over prioritization and organization.
  • Ability to adaptably and empathetically collaborate with numerous stakeholders across a diversity of backgrounds.
  • Ability to take initiative, working both independently and within a team environment.
  • Ability and willingness to travel outside of NYC up to 1/3 of the time.
Typical Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience.

II. POSITION INFORMATION


Campus Location: New York, New York
College/School/Department: School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)
Family Research and Labs
Sub-Family Field Research
Stream Service and Support
Level Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time -> FTE 1.00
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site? No
Employee Onsite Status Hybrid
Telework: Yes
Required Background Check Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
-  This role is also posted on the State of New York job board.
Internal Applicants Only? No
Posting Number: R002103
Job Open Date: 12/20/2023
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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