Research Assistant

Position: Research AssistantClassification : Full time; Hourly; Non-ExemptHourly Rate: $32.76 to $37.13 based on qualifications and experienceReports to: Principal Investigator and the investigator’s collaborators.Job SummaryThe Rocky Mountain Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC) seeks a Research Assistant who will work under the supervision of Dr. Lauren Borges. Dr. Borges is a Clinical Research Psychologist, Director of Training for the Rocky Mountain MIRECC, and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus. Her research involves investigating applications of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to disrupt moral injury and suicidal behavior among Veterans, active duty Service members, and healthcare providers. This position would support her lab’s clinical trials research. The location of this position is at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center and telework is available.Specific Responsibilities May Include The FollowingProject management support (e.g., tracking timelines and milestones; communications management).Project administrative support (e.g., meetings, research and project files).Regulatory compliance. Recruitment, screening, interviewing and scheduling study subjects. Perform human subjects’ data collection (e.g., survey administration, computerized data input and export; data management).Qualitative and quantitative methods.Dissemination of research findings (e.g., support manuscript writing, presentation of results, research reports, and use of alternative and social media). Minimum QualificationsUndergraduate degree (BS or BA) or higher in a related field Strong communication skillsStrong organizational skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience with human subjects in research Prior experience working with mental health populationsKnowledge, Skills And AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally Proven ability to work with participants with high complexity, both medically and psychosocially Desire to learn and work collaboratively with a teamAbility to work individually and as a team to support team-based scienceWork EnvironmentThis job operates in a business-casual office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies up to 20 pounds. You may be required to wear a facial mask and/or work remotely.Position Type/Expected Hours Of WorkThis is a full-time hourly position.TravelTravel may be required as a part of the position but would be minimal.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. For All Full And Part-Time DRI Positions403(b) – employer match up to 5% eligibilityAD&DFamily Medical LeaveLong Term DisabilityBasic Life Insurance Paid HolidaysPaid Sick DaysPaid Vacation DaysFor All Full-Time DRI PositionsBenefits for you and your family at the first of the month following 30 days of employment:Dental insuranceVision insuranceFlexible spending accountsDependent Care accountHealth savings account with high-deductible health care plan TelehealthWork Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)Candidate must be able to be federally badged via a WOC (without compensation) Letter as administered by the VA and to include any background tests or screenings as required by the VA.