The University of Kansas · 1 day ago
Associate Researcher
Lawrence, KS
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $70K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Kansas is seeking an Associate Researcher for its Center for the Advancement of Research on Eating Behaviors (CARE). This role involves supporting multidisciplinary research focused on eating disorders, contributing to grant development, project implementation, and clinical assessment.
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Responsibilities
Author and co-author manuscripts and presentations for national and international conferences
Contribute to the development of new research grant proposals, including writing sections on conceptual models, methodology, and significance
Collaborate with CARE leadership and project teams to prepare submissions to NIH, DoD, and private foundations
Develop an independent line of research aligned with CARE’s mission and utilize CARE’s extensive existing datasets
Lead and co-lead implementation of research protocols across CARE’s federally funded and clinical research projects
Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate research assistants, including co-leading and leading assessment team meetings
Train students and staff in structured clinical interview administration (e.g., Quick-SCID, EPSI-CRV, MINI) and interviewing skills for diagnostic, suicide-risk, and eating-disorder assessment
Ensure adherence to study protocols, research integrity standards, and human subjects protections
Manage IRB submissions, data collection, and data quality processes
Contribute to analyses and interpretation of data to support research publications and progress reporting
Conduct structured diagnostic interviews and therapy sessions as part of ongoing grant-funded studies and clinical trials
Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews and diagnostic consensus meetings
Maintain appropriate client documentation and clinical notes
Integrate research findings into clinical procedures and contribute to refinement of assessment and treatment protocols
Assist with training and quality assurance for clinical components of research studies
Provide professional service through journal and grant reviewing, participation in professional societies, and contributions to scientific committees
Engage in CARE and Life Span Institute meetings, mentoring, and outreach initiatives
Contribute to a collaborative and innovative research culture within CARE and KU
Qualification
Required
Doctoral degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or a closely related field (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) with all degree requirements completed prior to the start date
Minimum two years of research experience related to eating disorders, clinical psychology, or behavioral health
Demonstrated experience conducting structured clinical interviews and/or delivering evidence-based interventions
Record of peer-reviewed publications and/or professional presentations
Preferred
Experience supervising or training graduate and/or undergraduate students in research or clinical contexts
Familiarity with implementation science, digital health, or mobile intervention research
Proficiency with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, Mplus) and data management systems (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics)
Experience contributing to or managing federally funded research projects
Company
The University of Kansas
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