Description:
The position will primarily involve coordination for a NIDA-funded R01 (PIs: Jessica Magidson, PhD; Sarah Kattakuzhy, MD) “Peer-Delivered, Behavioral Activation Intervention to Improve Polysubstance Use and Retention in Mobile Telemedicine OUD Treatment in an Underserved, Rural Area” based in the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The project aims to understand the effectiveness and implementation success of a peer-delivered behavioral intervention for individuals with polysubstance use receiving medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) aboard a mobile treatment unit (MTU) on the Eastern Shore. Start date is negotiable – preferred during Fall 2022 or early 2023. The position is a two-year appointment, with the second year dependent on performance.
Responsibilities:
-Recruitment and retention efforts
-Coordinating operations of the MTU-based study in collaboration with the team at UMD
-Assessing and documenting eligibility and participation status of candidates for studies
-Assisting in the implementation of effective data flow systems as specified by study protocol
-Overseeing follow-up, retention and compliance rates
-Conducting oral and written screenings and assessments with study participants;
-Arranging visits with study participants
-Assisting with IRB submissions and study protocols
-Supporting data management and other data analysis as requested, including data cleaning, data quality assurance
-Other administrative responsibilities to support study operations
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
Prior research experience working with diverse populations, particularly vulnerable populations and/or individuals with substance use disorders or chronic medical conditions
Must be willing to be located on the Eastern Shore where the MTU is located
Prior experience with manuscript and grant writing, developing research protocols, IRB submissions, and familiarity with electronic data capture tools (RedCap) and statistical software (SPSS, R) preferred
Responsibilities:
-Recruitment and retention efforts
-Coordinating operations of the MTU-based study in collaboration with the team at UMD
-Assessing and documenting eligibility and participation status of candidates for studies
-Assisting in the implementation of effective data flow systems as specified by study protocol
-Overseeing follow-up, retention and compliance rates
-Conducting oral and written screenings and assessments with study participants;
-Arranging visits with study participants
-Assisting with IRB submissions and study protocols
-Supporting data management and other data analysis as requested, including data cleaning, data quality assurance
-Other administrative responsibilities to support study operations
Qualifications:
BA/BS in Social SciencesExcellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
Prior research experience working with diverse populations, particularly vulnerable populations and/or individuals with substance use disorders or chronic medical conditions
Must be willing to be located on the Eastern Shore where the MTU is located
Prior experience with manuscript and grant writing, developing research protocols, IRB submissions, and familiarity with electronic data capture tools (RedCap) and statistical software (SPSS, R) preferred
How To Apply:
Interested applicants should send their CV, a cover letter (describing research interests and how prior experiences and skill set meet the above requirements), transcript with relevant coursework (unofficial is fine), a writing sample, and contact info for 2-3 references to Dr. Jessica Magidson (jmagidso@umd.edu), Dr. Sarah Kattakuzhy (SKattakuzhy@ihv.umaryland.edu), and Ms. Morgan Anvari (manvari@umd.edu) with the subject line “MTU R01 RA position.” Applications are being reviewed immediately. Deadline is rolling until the position has been filled with a preferred submission date of 12/01/22.
