The Research Assistant will support a multidisciplinary, NIH-funded Center grant focused on understanding the relationships among sleep, circadian rhythms, brain function, mood, and behavior in adolescents. This position involves participation in a variety of research activities, including behavioral data collection, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) procedures, data management and entry, biospecimen collection and processing, and direct interaction with adolescent participants during laboratory visits.
The Research Assistant will work closely with the study coordinator, research staff, and collaborators within the Sleep and Behavioral Neuroscience Center and the Magnetic Resonance Research Center. Additional responsibilities include supporting day-to-day laboratory operations and ensuring the smooth implementation of study protocols.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced research environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Candidates should be dependable, adaptable, proactive, and capable of exercising leadership and initiative when appropriate.
This position requires flexibility in scheduling, including evening and weekend hours. Availability during University of Pittsburgh academic breaks, including the summer term, is required.
