Research Associate - 137851

The mission of the Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer's Disease Research Center in the Department of Neurosciences is to improve understanding of the causes, clinical features, and potential treatments of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, working toward the ultimate goal of preventing or eradicating Alzheimer's disease and related memory disorders.

Under supervision, the incumbent will provide support to the PI on a program of research that aims to evaluate age-associated disorders of cognition, particularly Alzheimer's disease and limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE). Under supervision, major responsibilities will include assisting with participant recruitment, scheduling, and retention of participants; administering cognitive assessments; collecting, scoring, auditing, and processing study data; preparation of Institutional Review Board (IRB) materials; and maintaining study databases. General lab assistance duties include monitoring equipment and lab supplies, preparing data collection packets, and assorted research-related laboratory, computer, and administrative tasks as needed.

• Theoretical knowledge of psychology or other related field preferred as typically attained by a Bachelor's degree and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must be a fully balanced English-Spanish bilingual with both oral and written language proficiency. Demonstrated ability to function at a professional level in oral and written fluency in both languages.

• Proven effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Ability to prioritize workload and work independently.

• Proven ability to engage effectively and comfortably with older adults, including those with cognitive impairment.

• Previous experience in a research setting, preferably involving older adults or psychiatric patients.

• Ability to maintain and protect confidentiality of participant information.

• Experience collecting, coding, and scoring data using computerized and pencil and paper measures according to study protocol.

• Experience administering psychometric tests or clinical interviews in a research setting.

• Experience recruiting patient and control participants for research studies.

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point) and RedCAP.

• Proven ability to administer a battery of cognitive, neuropsychological, clinical, and functional assessments with confirmed reliability with other raters or a gold standard according to study protocol.

• Experience with data management.

• Proficiency with statistical analysis software.

• Experience working with older adults.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.