INTRODUCTION TO THE PEDIATRIC ANXIETY RESEARCH CENTER

​The Pediatric Anxiety Research Center, located at Bradley Hospital in East Providence, RI, and affiliated with The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, is an integrated research and clinical program internationally recognized for pediatric OCD and anxiety. PARC encompasses research projects, outpatient services, and an Intensive Treatment Program for OCD. PARC has continually received research funding since 1999 for treatment outcome, implementation, and comparative effectiveness research.

 

PARC is looking for two full-time clinical research assistants to support federally funded research studies. All positions are primarily in-person at Bradley Hospital in East Providence, RI. Commitment of at least two years is preferred. Mentorship and opportunities to participate and assist with academic tasks (e.g. poster presentations, writing scientific articles for publication, and grant submissions) are provided. Duties common to all positions will include:

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RESEARCH DUTIES

·   Scheduling and consenting research participants

·   Data entry, management, harmonization, and analysis

·   Behavioral coding of exposure therapy session recordings

·   Coordination and outreach with therapists and community partners

·   Preparing submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB)

·   Drafting study progress reports for funders

·   Participation in multidisciplinary discussions regarding research design and implementation

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​CLINICAL DUTIES
Screening research participants   ·

·   Administering rating scales

·   Administering diagnostic interviews to study participants

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OPEN POSITIONS​​

ACE Study (1 position). This study is testing an automated approach for coding the quality of exposure therapy using Natural Language Processing (NLP), a form of AI. This position will include primarily research duties, with a smaller portion of time spent on clinical duties as described above. Research duties will include a heavy emphasis on data management/harmonization and behavioral coding of exposure therapy session recordings.

 

BRAVE University (1 position). This study is developing and testing an interactive, asynchronous training platform for therapists learning to deliver exposure therapy. This position will include primarily research duties, with a smaller portion of time spent on clinical duties as described above. Research duties will include a heavy emphasis on behavioral coding of exposure therapy session recordings. Additional duties include coordination and administrative support for meetings with therapists and other study partners including business leaders, technology developers, and insurance payors.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Baccalaureate degree in a Human Service field preferably in psychology, human biology, neuroscience, applied statistics, or related fields.

• A career interest in clinical psychology or related field.

• Strong academic record.

• Past research project experience (preferred).

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to work well with children and parents.

• Willingness to tackle complex tasks independently.

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter including your specific interests in open positions, resume/CV, and two written recommendations (sent directly by your recommenders) to Robin Scheer at parc.impact@gmail.com no later than February 16, 2026. We will review applications as they are received and contact applicants to extend interview invitations. Please address application materials to Kristen Benito, PhD.​

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Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetics, military service or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.