We are actively recruiting a Clinical Research Assistant (RA) for research focused on the use of digital health to prevent peer violence and depressive symptoms among at-risk adolescents. Primary responsibilities will be related to an R01 investigation, “iDOVE2: A Technology-Augmented Intervention to Prevent Peer Violence & Depressive Symptoms Among At-Risk Emergency Department Adolescents.” In iDOVE2, we will conduct an 800-person factorial clinical trial of a two-part intervention (a brief in-person session, and an 8-week automated text message program) for at-risk adolescents seen in the Emergency Department. The RA will work with Principal Investigator Megan Ranney, MD, MPH, with opportunities for exposure to co-investigators in psychology and emergency medicine. This could be an ideal opportunity for a recent college graduate who is looking for experiences to help strengthen an application for graduate studies in psychology, medical school, or public health.

Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator and Clinical Research Program Coordinator, the RA will be responsible for assisting the study team in all phases of the study, including clinical recruitment in the Emergency Department, intervention delivery, and follow-up procedures. Study tasks will include, but are not limited to, obtaining informed consent, interviewing participants to gather information, preparing and maintaining study records, contacting participants to obtain follow-up data, entering data via computer, and performing statistical analyses. The RA is strongly preferred to have prior training in motivational interviewing and/or psychology, as they will be administering the in-person part of the intervention. The RA will adhere to ethical procedures for subject recruitment and crisis protocols. Finally, the RA may be responsible for assisting with periodic literature reviews, and for assisting with preparation of abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations.

Qualifications:

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline
• Highly organized, self-motivated, outstanding attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
• Excellent verbal communication, written communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and Hospital staff
• Ability to think on your feet
• Excellent analytical and computer skills (e.g., Microsoft suite)
• Ability to work evenings/weekend hours

Preferences:

• Background in health sciences, psychology, social work, and/or public health
• Prior training in motivational interviewing and/or psychology
• Prior experience with clinical research and institutional review boards (IRBs)
• Comfort with fast-paced emergency department environment
• Comfort discussing sensitive topics, including histories of violence and mental health
• Familiarity with data collection software (e.g., REDCap), electronic medical records (e.g. Epic), citation software (e.g., EndNote), and statistical software (e.g., Stata)

Organization: Rhode Island Hospital

Department: Emergency Medicine

Primary Location: Providence, RI

Education Level: Bachelor’s degree

Shift: Days/Evenings/Weekends (40 hours/week)

Application Process:

1. Submit an application to Lifespan (jobs.lifespan.org): Job ID# 34967

2. Send your cover letter and CV as attachments to digitalhealth@brown.edu