Gregory Aarons, Ph.D. of the UC San Diego Department of Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Services Research Center (CASRC) is currently seeking a research assistant to work on his research studies regarding implementation of evidence-based practice. The implementation of evidence-based practice into real-world human service settings is an important priority for improving the quality of services and outcomes for individuals and families. Identifying the factors that facilitate successful service implementation and the attainment of desired outcomes requires investigation into the characteristics of and inter-relationships between service delivery strategies, service recipients, service providers, and the organizations and systems within which they are embedded.
Our lab investigates what it takes to effectively implement and sustain clinical practices in community-based settings. Multiple ongoing research studies utilize quantitative and qualitative methods to develop detailed service assessments and improvement recommendations for behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, and criminal justice service settings within San Diego County and throughout the State of California. Our studies aim to identify and support the organizational factors that improve evidence-based practice implementation and sustainability, including organizational culture, organizational climate, and leadership. Data sources include large administrative data sets as well as original data collected from mental health and social service agencies. Study participants include program executives, supervisors, direct service providers, and their clients. Under supervision, the incumbent will work as a Research Assistant for the Child & Adolescent Services Research Center (CASRC) in the Department of Psychiatry at UC San Diego. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the management of day-to-day operations of a NIH-funded research study using organizational and leadership strategies to improve the implementation and quality of evidence-based practices in substance use treatment programs. The main duties and responsibilities will include: maintaining contact with research participants, coordinating participant retention and tracking, preparing and administering survey instruments, tracking and downloading data using web-based survey programs, managing data using SPSS and web-based data collection programs, conducting research data analysis, assisting with preparing reports and presentations, and compiling agency feedback reports. Other duties will be assigned as needed. The ideal candidate will have completed college level coursework in psychology, psychiatry, sociology, or a related field or equivalent knowledge or experience, possess knowledge of public sector mental health and social service organizations, and have demonstrated experience managing survey data and performing basic descriptive analyses using SPSS software. The position is full-time, starting salary ranging from $2,998 - $3,166 per month. Full benefits available. Preferred start date is as soon as possible and a two-year commitment is strongly preferred. Interested applicants should send their cover letter and resume to [email protected] and apply using the following link: https://jobs.ucsd.edu/bulletin/job.aspx?jobnum_in=92994 The application deadline is 4/26/18. After that date, we will be unable to consider applications.
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Abt Associates is offering Summer 2018 Internship Opportunities for Psychology students. We are currently looking for students pursuing their Masters or Doctorate (although we will be accepting applications from interested Bachelors students) in Psychology and would be interested in helping to conduct a study funded by the Department of Veteran Affairs. The positions are part-time (around 20 hours a week) and pay $20.03/hour. Here is a link to the posting with more information including duties and compensation.
Our work focuses on engaging in applied safety science research and consulting to improve healthcare quality, efficiency, reliability, and safety. A part of the MedStar Institute for Innovation (MI2) and the MedStar Health Research Institute (MHRI), the Center’s home and “research lab” is MedStar Health, academically affiliated with Georgetown University School of Medicine, and includes 10 hospitals and more than 20 health-related companies in more than 120 locations. As an academic and applied research center, the Center’s existence within MedStar Health provides unusual access to frontline, end-user subject groups in both simulated and actual healthcare operational environments. Topic areas are broad, ranging from usability to cognitive systems engineering, teamwork and communication, human-computer interaction, system safety engineering, and sociotechnical systems approaches.
Job Summary: The National Center for Human Factors in Healthcare is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented, highly organized individual to join our team as a Research Assistant. Expected responsibilities include literature reviews, data entry, and quantitative and qualitative data analysis and data management. The Research Assistant position will also support senior research scientists and should be comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment. Qualifications: EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in a health/clinical, psychology or engineering related field. EXPERIENCE: Previous or undergraduate work in a health/clinical, psychology, or engineering related field. LICENSE/CERT/REG: No special certification, registration, or licensure is required. SKILLS: Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple duties with close attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills also required. Reporting relationship: Reports to: Program Manager, National Center for Human Factors in Healthcare Please send your application to [email protected]
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Proposals are now being accepted for the 126th Annual APA Convention in San Francisco, California, August 9-12, 2018. If you are planning to submit a program or individual proposal, the deadlines are as follows:
New for 2018 - Grand Research Competition! Prizes will be awarded for the best poster submission, graded on innovation, scientific merit and poster presentation style. See competition details. Don’t miss this opportunity to be on the program for a great APA Convention! APA Convention Office [email protected] The Psychology Department at Randolph-Macon College invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor position to begin in Fall semester 2018. Applicants must hold an advanced degree in psychology at the time of appointment. Area of specialty is open; an emphasis in developmental, community, or health psychology is preferred. Teaching experience is also preferred. Successful candidates will be prepared to teach Research Methods as well as courses in their area of interest at introductory and upper levels. Preference will be given to candidates demonstrating a potential to build an engaging undergraduate research program. Randolph-Macon is a selective, residential liberal arts college located in the beautiful Virginia piedmont in Ashland, Virginia, 15 miles north of Richmond and 90 miles south of Washington, DC.
Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2017 and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should submit electronically a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research interests and future research plans, a diversity statement (describing how your background prepares you to incorporate diversity in your teaching, research, and/or service), and contact information for three individuals who can serve as references to Ms. Barbara Wirth ([email protected]), subject line Psychology Search. Please submit as one attachment titled with the candidate’s last name and first initial. For specific inquiries about the position, please contact the Chair of the search committee, Dr. Kristen Klaaren ([email protected]). Randolph-Macon College, an Equal Opportunity Employer, believes that students learn best in a diverse, inclusive community and is therefore committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff and students. We seek candidates who are committed to Randolph-Macon’s efforts to create a climate that fosters the growth and development of a diverse student body, and we actively welcome applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education. We are seeking a full-time Clinical Research Project Manager to join our team at the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. If you know someone who might be a fit, could you please pass along this posting? Thank you!
Research Project Manager We are seeking a Research Project Manager to join our growing team conducting high-impact pediatric research in a fast-paced and mission-focused research environment. Our research focuses on improving the lives of young children, especially those who are at risk for poor neurodevelopmental, behavioral, or growth outcomes. Our work is funded by the NIH, CDC, HRSA, and the March of Dimes. The Research Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination for multiple complex pediatric clinical research projects including a clinical trial, with a special focus on regulatory compliance (IRB, FDA) and data management and analysis using SAS. The research is multi-disciplinary (behavioral sciences, public health, nutrition) and focuses on the development, growth and behavior of young children. This position requires daily work with the Principal Investigator and close contact with Co-Investigators and other internal and external contacts and day-to-day supervision of a team of research assistants/research associates. Knowledge, skills and abilities required: 1. Master’s degree in behavioral, clinical or biological sciences or public health. Recent PhD also appropriate. 2. Three or more years of academic and/or professional experience in clinical research. 3. Experience working with children under age 6 years and their families. 4. Experience managing multiple projects successfully. 5. Excellent skills in writing, communications, and presentation graphics knowledge required. 6. Excellent communication and organization skills to effectively interact with medical staff, consultants, external professionals, administrators, and employees at all levels. Significant contact with medical staff, outside vendors and community representatives
Interested candidates – send CV and cover letter to[email protected] Why come to Nationwide Children’s Hospital? Nationwide Children’s Hospital is one of the fastest growing children’s hospitals in the U.S. and the largest based on patient volume. We have 12 multi-disciplinary Research Centers and rank in the top 10 for NIH funding among our peers. Our research is built on strong collaborative ties with The Ohio State University. Recent new members of our team (http://www.nationwidechildrens.org/keim-lab) have come from San Diego, Boulder, Chapel Hill, and St Louis. As a global leader in pediatric healthcare, we are the nation’s largest not-for-profit freestanding pediatric healthcare network serving a population of over 3 million. As part of the hospital’s strategic growth initiative, a $730 million investment was recently announced to support an unprecedented expansion. At its cornerstone is a new Behavioral Health Pavillion devoted to the mental healthcare of children and adolescents.http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2016/06/10/childrens-expansion.html Why move to Columbus OH? Columbus is now one of the hot cities for young professionals looking for great career growth and excellent quality of life with a low cost of living. Learn more about Columbus, OH from Why All the Cool Kids Love Columbus (http://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/destinations/north-america/united-states/ohio/why-columbus-should-be-on-your-travel-radar-hipster-city-ohio-next-brooklyn/ ), Best Cities for Millennials (http://www.dispatch.com/content/blogs/the-bottom-line/2015/10/columbus-ranked-tops-for-millennials.html ), and BuzzFeed! (https://www.buzzfeed.com/keelyflaherty/reasons-ohio-is-the-very-best-of-the-midwest?utm_term=.wfqB9y80b#.hfOe9oakq ) Learn more about the Keim Lab: http://www.nationwidechildrens.org/keim-lab |
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