Full-time Research Assistant Position
University of California, San Diego
Department of Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Services Research Center
Description:
Gregory Aarons, Ph.D. of the University of California, San Diego Department of Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Services Research Center (CASRC) is currently seeking a research assistant to work on his research studies regarding implementation of evidence-based practice. The implementation of evidence-based practice into real-world human service settings is an important priority for improving the quality of services and outcomes for families. However, little is known about what factors facilitate or impede implementation, and how implementation of an evidence-based practice affects organizations and staff. Our lab investigates what it takes to effectively implement clinical practices in community-based settings. We focus on organization and policy factors that affect whether clinical interventions are used effectively with clients and patients. Our studies aim to identify and support the organizational factors that improve evidence-based practice implementation, including organizational culture, organizational climate, and leadership. The research also focuses on adaptation of evidence-based practice for health, mental health, and social service settings. Data is collected from mental health and social service agencies in the states of Oklahoma and California. Study participants include administrators, supervisors, service providers, and their clients.
Responsibilities:
Under supervision, the incumbent will work as a Research Assistant for the Child & Adolescent Services Research Center (CASRC) in the UCSD Department of Psychiatry. The main duties and responsibilities will include: coordinating research participant retention and tracking, preparing and administering survey instruments, managing longitudinal data using SPSS and web-based data collection programs, conducting data coding and analysis, and assisting with preparing reports and presentations. Other duties will be assigned as needed.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have completed college level coursework completed in psychology, psychiatry, sociology, or a related field or equivalent knowledge or experience, possess knowledge of public sector mental health and social service organizations, and have demonstrated experience managing survey data and performing basic descriptive analyses using SPSS or SAS software. Coursework and/or research experience in Industrial-Organizational Psychology is preferred. Candidates with any qualitative research experience are specially encouraged to apply.
Compensation:
The position is full-time, starting salary ranging from $15.77 - $17.15 per hour. Full benefits available. Preferred start date is on or around July 7, 2014 and a two-year commitment is strongly preferred.
How To Apply:
Interested applicants should send their cover letter, resume, and writing sample to nshapiro@ucsd.edu and apply using the following link:
http://jobs.ucsd.edu/bulletin/job.aspx?cat=search&sortby=rank&jobnum_in=70266&search=70266
The application deadline is 3/28/14. After that date, we will be unable to consider applications.
University of California, San Diego
Department of Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Services Research Center
Description:
Gregory Aarons, Ph.D. of the University of California, San Diego Department of Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Services Research Center (CASRC) is currently seeking a research assistant to work on his research studies regarding implementation of evidence-based practice. The implementation of evidence-based practice into real-world human service settings is an important priority for improving the quality of services and outcomes for families. However, little is known about what factors facilitate or impede implementation, and how implementation of an evidence-based practice affects organizations and staff. Our lab investigates what it takes to effectively implement clinical practices in community-based settings. We focus on organization and policy factors that affect whether clinical interventions are used effectively with clients and patients. Our studies aim to identify and support the organizational factors that improve evidence-based practice implementation, including organizational culture, organizational climate, and leadership. The research also focuses on adaptation of evidence-based practice for health, mental health, and social service settings. Data is collected from mental health and social service agencies in the states of Oklahoma and California. Study participants include administrators, supervisors, service providers, and their clients. Responsibilities:
Under supervision, the incumbent will work as a Research Assistant for the Child & Adolescent Services Research Center (CASRC) in the UCSD Department of Psychiatry. The main duties and responsibilities will include: coordinating research participant retention and tracking, preparing and administering survey instruments, managing longitudinal data using SPSS and web-based data collection programs, conducting data coding and analysis, and assisting with preparing reports and presentations. Other duties will be assigned as needed.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have completed college level coursework completed in psychology, psychiatry, sociology, or a related field or equivalent knowledge or experience, possess knowledge of public sector mental health and social service organizations, and have demonstrated experience managing survey data and performing basic descriptive analyses using SPSS or SAS software. Coursework and/or research experience in Industrial-Organizational Psychology is preferred. Candidates with any qualitative research experience are specially encouraged to apply.
Compensation:
The position is full-time, starting salary ranging from $15.77 - $17.15 per hour. Full benefits available. Preferred start date is on or around July 7, 2014 and a two-year commitment is strongly preferred.
How To Apply:
Interested applicants should send their cover letter, resume, and writing sample to nshapiro@ucsd.edu and apply using the following link:
http://jobs.ucsd.edu/bulletin/job.aspx?cat=search&sortby=rank&jobnum_in=70266&search=70266
The application deadline is 3/28/14. After that date, we will be unable to consider applications.
