The School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia seeks a Research Specialist to join the UVA Autism Core Research (ARC), a part of the UVA Supporting Transformative Autism Research (STAR) Initiative. ARC research specialists work directly with principal investigators at the Autism Research Core director to coordinate research studies. Tasks include study coordination, participant recruitment, enrollment, informed consent, phenotypic assessment, and data collection acro... more details
The School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia seeks a Research Specialist to join the UVA Autism Core Research (ARC), a part of the UVA Supporting Transformative Autism Research (STAR) Initiative. ARC research specialists work directly with principal investigators at the Autism Research Core director to coordinate research studies. Tasks include study coordination, participant recruitment, enrollment, informed consent, phenotypic assessment, and data collection across autism research studies. They act as liaisons between the ARC and multiple labs and investigators across the university. They administer and score psychological and neuropsychological test batteries (including cognitive, language, educational and developmental tests; standardized interviews; behavioral assessments; behavioral observations, etc.) under the supervision of licensed psychologists. ARC Research Specialists are expected to achieve research reliability on autism diagnostic measures, including the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) and Autism Diagnostic Interview Revised (ADI-R). The incumbents prepare written descriptions of testing results, maintain and order materials, assist with IRB regulatory procedures and protocol development, and enter data.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree in related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Master's degree in Clinical or School Psychology, Special Education, Speech Pathology or related field.
Experience:
Prior experience with the administration of phenotypic or behavioral assessments.
Previous research experience
Experience working with or interacting with people with Autism
Experience working with children with developmental disabilities.
Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
This position will begin in July 1, 2024.
Application Instructions: : Apply Now. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile, search Find Jobs and then R0061317. Complete an application online and include the following documents:
A CV/resume
A cover letter
All documents can be loaded into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For questions about this position please contact Rose Nevill . For questions about the application process, please contact Margaret Weeks, Academic Recruiter. Before a formal offer of employment is extended, the selected candidate will undergo a background check per university policy. This is a restricted position and continuation is dependent upon the availability of funding and satisfactory performance.
The School of Education and Human Development and the University of Virginia are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. We seek to build a culturally diverse intellectual environment and welcome applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.