Research Professional 1 (Part time)

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Minnesota Medical School has an opportunity for a part-time (20 hours per week) Research Professional 1. This is a temporary position for one year.

The position will be part of the Schallmo Lab under Michael-Paul Schallmo, PhD. The group is driven to understand how psychiatric & neurodevelopmental disorders affect neural processing, using techniques from visual neuroscience.

Job Duties:

100%:
*Collaborate with PI on regulatory management. This includes preparing and managing IRB modifications, preparing documentation for monitoring visits, maintaining regulatory binder documents (e.g., protocol training log, delegation of authority log), tabulating study enrollment data.
*Coordinate scheduling with participants and study staff, and reserving scheduled equipment / facilities (e.g., MRI scanner time, laboratory testing space).
*Complete data collection and data analysis for a new research project focused on the neural basis of visual snow syndrome. Data collection includes administering computer based visual tasks to collect data in the form of behavioral responses (i.e., button presses), infrared tracking of eye movements, and MRI scanning. Analyses will include data processing, data quality control, statistical analyses, and data visualization.

Required Qualifications:
*BA or BS degree or a combination of related education and work experience to equal four (4) years.

Preferred Qualifications:
*Previous experience working with patients in a clinical and / or research setting
*Previous experience in the field of vision
*Previous experience in scientific research, data collection and analysis
*Strong interpersonal skills

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences consists of an outstanding team of researchers, clinicians, and educators who provide world-class expertise in psychiatric illness, treatment, scholarship, and scientific discovery.

Our mission is to:

• Create and disseminate new knowledge in the science of mental health
• Provide effective and innovative clinical care programs to alleviate the suffering of mental illness and promote mental resilience
• Train the next generation of interprofessional experts who will be leaders in Minnesota and beyond
• Engage in compassionate and vigorous outreach and advocacy on issues relevant to psychiatric illness, treatment, and research

You can find more information on our website at https://med.umn.edu/psychiatry.

Pay Range: The salary range is $22 - $25 per hour, depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 50% Appointment; Temporary for 1 year

Position Type: Civil-Service

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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