Project Assistant

The Frank OCD Lab (https://sites.usc.edu/FrankOCDLab/), located on the USC Health Sciences Campus, is looking for a talented full-time Project Assistant to perform research including qualitative and quantitative analysis of clinical data from participants with OCD. The Frank OCD lab is an interdisciplinary research group focused on understanding the biology of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and improving treatment outcomes using wearable devices and neuromodulation.  We are conducting several clinical research projects exploring neuroimaging findings in adults with OCD, assessing biobehavioral measures using commercial wearable biosensors, exploring the genetic underpinnings of OCD, and assessing patient and provider perspectives on technology use in mental healthcare.  The Project Assistant will be involved in aspects of these projects and gain valuable experience conducting clinically oriented research.

Job Function

• The Project Assistant will contribute to research study participant recruitment and screening
• Will assist with study participant enrollment and onboarding on the USC Health Sciences Campus
• Will assist with qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
• Will assist in providing oversight and guidance to junior lab members
• Will work with our team to develop realistic but ambitious timelines 

Basic Qualifications

• The successful applicant will be a reliable, independent worker with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in biology, psychology, neuroscience, or a related field
• Computer programming skills in Matlab, Python, or R are preferred
• Experience working with clinical populations is a plus

This full-time position is ideal for candidates looking to spend a couple of years doing clinical research before medical school or an advanced graduate degree. 

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience or related field

The hourly rate range for this position is $25.96 - $ 26.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Education: High school or equivalent

Minimum Experience: 1 year of work experience

Minimum Field of Expertise: Knowledge of data collection procedures and some experience with proposal preparation and production of technical documents

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