The Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study is the largest long-term study of brain development and child health in the United States. The Pittsburgh ABCD study is one of 21 research sites across the country funded by the NIH to study biological and behavioral development through adolescence into young adulthood. See abcdstudy.org.

As part of our collaborative research team the Research Project Assistant will perform study data collection including interviews, behavioral tasks and assist with fMRI scans. They will share responsibility of managing the day-to-day activities for the research project.  The ideal candidate is highly organized; detail-oriented; and possesses strong interpersonal skills including the ability to easily establish rapport with the research subjects.

This position is grant funded.

Responsibilities:

Share responsibility of managing the daily activities and projects for the research study. Assist coordinators with scheduling and retention of participants for the research protocol. Conduct research assessments with adolescents and parents including web-based structured interviews, questionnaires, neuropsychological testing, Fitbit activity and mobile app under the supervision of senior staff. Escort participants to the Magnetic Resonance Research Center and provide instructions and oversight while participants undergo MRI evaluation. Collect bio specimens from adolescents and ensure proper storage and shipping. Explain research protocol and obtain informed consent. Assist in training junior new staff. Maintain and update Access and Redcap databases; perform data entry and verification as needed. Summarize data collection progress using the metric dashboard to provide status reports as needed. Process participant payments via the Vincent system. Able to maintain a flexible schedule including some evening and weekend hours. Attend monthly meetings to update PI on study progress.