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Vanderbilt University Medical Center · 17 hours ago

Research Assistant 1 (Psychiatry-Psychology)

positionNashville Metro
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
date1+ years exp

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and is dedicated to advancing health and wellness through education and research. The Research Assistant will support specified research projects, including recruiting subjects and assisting in data collection and analysis for clinical studies focused on psychotic disorders.

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Responsibilities

Under direct supervision, the research assistant will be responsible for recruiting research subjects into various clinical research studies and assisting investigators in the collection and analysis of study data
Studies will include a randomized-controlled trial (RCT) of a psychotherapy intervention for persecutory delusions, conducted within the psychotic disorders program
The research assistant will be responsible for performing psychiatric diagnostic and symptom interviews, administering cognitive tests, and carrying out neuroimaging study protocols
The research assistant will be an integral part of the study team, will regularly attend clinical meetings and will assist with recruitment in both inpatient and outpatient settings
Additional responsibilities include assisting with the development of IRBs, database management, analysis of behavioral and brain imaging data, and assisting with manuscript preparation

Qualification

Psychiatric diagnostic interviewsCognitive testingNeuroimaging data analysisClinical research experienceSPSSMicrosoft OfficeOrganizationInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailProblem-solving abilities

Required

Bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field (e.g. neuroscience, human development)
Experience in a clinical research setting is highly desirable
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) is essential
High level of interpersonal skills, organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities

Preferred

Experience using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)

Company

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a nonprofit institution specializing in patient care, research, and nobility in medical education.
dateFounded in 1925
location
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.vumc.org/main/home

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$35.3M
Key Investors
National Institute on AgingAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGordon and Betty Moore Foundation
2025-07-02Grant· $25M
2024-11-15Grant· $3.3M
2024-09-13Grant

Leadership Team

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Wright Pinson
Deputy CEO and Chief Health System Officer
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Cecelia Moore
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
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