JOB AND VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
at parc
Full-Time Clinical Research Assistant (OPEN)
PARC is looking for 2 full-time clinical research assistants to support research funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) titled “Testing Delivery Modalities of Team-Based Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT) for Pediatric Anxiety in Community Health Settings: Developing Pathways to Health Equity.” This study tests in-person, remote, and flexible methods of delivering cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) to youth with anxiety disorders and OCD. The study team is partnering with multiple community health settings throughout Rhode Island to expand high quality exposure-based treatment for youth who have been economically or socially marginalized and/or historically underrepresented in clinical science and underserved in clinical practice. The study will enroll approximately 500 youth over five years. This position includes a combination of research and clinical assessment components. Commitment to at least two years in a position is preferred. This is an in-person position with some limited flexibility for working from home. The position requires relocation/ ability to commute to Bradley Hospital and travel to partnering sites throughout Rhode Island. Opportunities are available to participate and assist with academic tasks (e.g. poster presentations, writing scientific articles for publication, and grant submissions). Applicants from diverse backgrounds and/or who speak Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply.
RESONSIBILITIES
Research and clinical duties may include:
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Data collection and entry
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Coordination and outreach with patients/families and community site partners
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Recruiting, scheduling, and consenting research participants
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Preparing submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB)
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Drafting study progress reports for funder
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Participation in multidisciplinary discussions regarding research design and implementation.
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Participation in engagement meetings with various partners including patients and families, insurance payors, state health policymakers, providers, community health agency leadership, and community engagement leaders.
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Screening research participants to determine study eligibility
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Administering diagnostic interviews and rating scales to study participants
QUALIFICATIONS
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Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field preferably in psychology, human biology, neuroscience, or related fields.
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Excellent computer and communication (verbal and written) skills.
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Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
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Past experience working with children and/or caregivers
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A willingness to tackle complex tasks in an independent manner.
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Past research project experience (preferred)
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Proficiency in the use of Microsoft applications.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume/CV, and two written recommendations (sent directly by your recommenders) to parc.impact@gmail.com no later than September 3, 2024. We will review applications as they are received and contact applicants to extend interview invitations. Please address application materials (i.e., cover letter, resume/CV, and two letters of recommendation) to Jen Freeman, PhD, PI/Director & Jenny Herren, PhD, Co-Director.
Lifespan 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.
Full-Time Clinical research Coordinator (OPEN)
PARC is looking for a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator to support research funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) titled “Testing Delivery Modalities of Team-Based Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT) for Pediatric Anxiety in Community Health Settings: Developing Pathways to Health Equity.” This study tests in-person, remote, and flexible methods of delivering cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) to youth with anxiety disorders and OCD. The study team is partnering with multiple community health settings throughout Rhode Island to expand high quality exposure-based treatment for youth who have been economically or socially marginalized and/or historically underrepresented in clinical science and underserved in clinical practice. The study will enroll approximately 500 youth over five years. This position will be responsible for the administrative coordination of the project in collaboration with the PI/Director and Co-Director. This is an in-person position with some limited flexibility for working from home. The position requires ability to commute to Bradley Hospital and travel to partnering sites throughout Rhode Island. Opportunities are available to participate and assist with academic tasks (e.g. poster presentations, writing scientific articles for publication). Applicants from diverse backgrounds and/or who speak Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Assists with development and implementation of study procedures and protocols
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Ensures project activities are aligned with approved funder milestones
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Coordinates and schedules multiple waves of provider trainings including material preparation and continuing education (CE).
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Plans and participates in community engagement events based upon partnering agency and community needs
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Supports research compliance requirements including Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and reports, Data Safety and Monitoring Board (DSMB) documentation, and funder reports.
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Oversees all scheduling needs of a multi-site clinical trial including internal study meetings, external consultant meetings, research assessments at partnering sites (in collaboration with site staff), and partner engagement meetings.
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Assists research investigators and Office of Research Administration in budgeting and managing financial accounts. Resolves problems and monitors monthly expense reports for accuracy and conformance to budget.
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Coordinates collaborative work with other investigators and partnering sites. Works closely with community site liaisons around study implementation and procedures at each site.
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Collaborates with Principal Investigator/Director and Co-Director around meeting recruitment milestones, optimal participant retention rates, and timely data collection.
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Provides training and orientation to project to new staff and monitors adherence to procedures/protocols.
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Engages in independent problem-solving and appropriately seeks support from Director or Co-Director as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Master’s degree in human service, public health or related fields or equivalent experience
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Excellent computer skills and familiarity with statistics (familiarity with REDCap, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe preferred).
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One to two years of relevant experience depending on size and complexity of program(s).
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Experience should demonstrate leadership skills and ability to effectively oversee complex and large projects
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Excellent communication and collaborative skills
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Ability to prioritize work to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
HOW TO APPLY
Please complete an online application here: Clinical Research Prgm Coord | East Providence, RI | Lifespan
Lifespan 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.
Full-Time Data Coordinator (CLOSED)
PARC is looking for a full-time Data Coordinator to support research funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) titled “Testing Delivery Modalities of Team-Based Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT) for Pediatric Anxiety in Community Health Settings: Developing Pathways to Health Equity.” This study tests in-person, remote, and flexible methods of delivering cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) to youth with anxiety disorders and OCD. The study team is partnering with multiple community health settings throughout Rhode Island to expand high quality exposure-based treatment for youth who have been economically or socially marginalized and/or historically underrepresented in clinical science and underserved in clinical practice. The study will enroll approximately 500 youth over five years. This position will be responsible for the primary database management and analysis of data in collaboration with the PI/Director and Biostatistician. This is an in-person position with some flexibility for working from home. The position requires ability to commute to Bradley Hospital. Opportunities are available to participate and assist with academic tasks (e.g. poster presentations, writing scientific articles for publication). Applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Determines the specifics of the research project in order to support the data needs in collaboration with the grant research team and project team (such as randomization, determining detail for client level data collection, developing tracking and referral components).
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Provides input to the establishment of timelines to meet and support research goals and grant requirements.
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Attends regular staff meetings as necessary to maintain and modify collection, entry or reporting processes.
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Formats data appropriately to facilitate data entry. May perform preliminary tabulation of data prior to data entry. Enter study information into database, display, store and retrieve study data. May write programs using computer and software compatible language to reformat information, create new files, etc.
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Ensures accuracy of data entry activities, correcting errors by deleting and entering corrections and/or additions to the data as necessary. Contributes to data analysis to determine grant specific custom database application requirements.
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Ensures data management procedures are aligned with funder’s data management policies to facilitate sharing with data repositories when required. Oversees sharing of data into repositories.
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Provides technical training and user support for research staff, study participants and data entry personnel.
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Maintains quality assurance, confidentiality and security of data through the use of field ranges, default values, skip patterns and error checking. Implements and monitors procedures to ensure accuracy and integrity of data. Implements and monitors data entry methods and data storage procedures to maintain subject/data confidentiality within Federal, Lifespan and department guidelines.
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Assists with maintaining computer equipment and research devices, arranging for internal/external service to effect repairs for maintenance.
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Serves a primary liaison with Information Services around project needs.
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Collaborates with external community partners as needed around data collection procedures to ensure adherence to approved study protocol.
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Prepares data set for descriptive statistical analysis. Performs preliminary analysis, which includes frequencies, means and sums. Using statistical analysis software, executes code for established scoring of standard measures. In collaboration with statistician and/or PI, contributes to calculation of non-standardized measures. Provides ongoing status reports for the research team.
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Once data collection and data cleaning are complete, provides access to and contributes to finalized reports containing all variables and scoring.
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Supports overlapping data management across the research center
QUALIFICATIONS
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Masters-level degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Mathematics, Quantitative Methodology, Computer Science, or related field or comparable experience required.
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Two years of data management experience. Exposure to data analysis, data management and documentation, preferably in a research or academic environment. Experience integrating data from multiple sources/systems.
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Basic principles of research design. Thorough knowledge of electronic data acquisition software (e.g., REDCap), with experience in creating and maintaining emailed surveys, cross-sectional studies, longitudinal studies, randomization, branching logic, calculated fields, and user permissions management. Experience with computerized statistical analyses. Competent in database and spreadsheet software applications. Knowledge of statistical analysis.
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Strong organizational skills to gather research information, format appropriately to facilitate data entry and to prepare and maintain records and reports. Knowledge of and ability to operate microcomputer or minicomputer to enter, display, store and retrieve information and to perform computer-assisted statistical analyses. Analytical skills to assess completeness, quality and acceptability of data.
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Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with research team and collaborators
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Experience in high level manipulation of complex and varied REDCap or similar databases, preferably in academic, medical, or pharmaceutical research environment. Emphasis on human-subjects with experience assisting to prepare and comply with HIPAA guidelines. Experience with research with pediatric subjects or other vulnerable populations a plus.
HOW TO APPLY
Please complete an online application here: Data Coordinator | East Providence, RI | Lifespan
Lifespan 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.
clinical research volunteer (closed)
The Pediatric Anxiety Research Center (PARC) at Bradley Hospital/The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University has undergraduate volunteer positions for motivated individuals with an interest in research and psychology. Volunteers assist with tasks across our current active research studies. To be considered for a volunteer position, the following criteria must be met:
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Graduated from high school and over the age of 18.
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Able to volunteer a minimum of 6 hours per week for at least one semester (Fall or Spring) or 10 hours per week for Summer. Volunteer positions can be extended beyond one semester and allow for additional lab opportunities.
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Up to date with vaccinations, including the Covid vaccine, per hospital policy. Volunteers must be able to provide immunization records.
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Willing to volunteer in person. Transportation to and from Bradley Hospital in East Providence, RI is required.
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Willing to complete a confidentiality agreement and background check (SSN required) as required by the hospital.
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Volunteer responsibilities include, but are not limited to, data entry, the preparation and storage of weekly therapy documents, assembling diagnostic assessment tools, reviewing clinical assessments, and assisting with day-to-day administrative tasks. There may be opportunities to attend clinical and research meetings and participate in multidisciplinary discussions with research assistants and PARC faculty.
A qualified volunteer has excellent organization skills, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and an interest in clinical research. Relevant previous work or research experience is helpful.
To apply for a volunteer position, please complete the following steps:
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Complete an online application using this link: https://redcap.lifespan.org/redcap/surveys/?s=DAXKN9YH3X93LTCD
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Send a current CV/resume to Kiany Probherbs (kprobherbs@lifespan.org) and Cc: Dr. Jenny Herren (jherren@lifespan.org)
Complete applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please contact us if you have specific questions. ​
Please note that we are unable to support independent projects (e.g., Senior Thesis) and positions for course credit.