Technician, Psychology

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Job Description Summary

Responsible for helping coordinate grant funded projects at the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety and helping with the day-to-day functioning of the Center.  Duties include assisting in data management, talking with and scheduling patients and prospective patients, and project management assistance (e.g. scheduling, tracking progress, interfacing with clinicians). Will have knowledge of research methods and statistics commonly used in psychology and will carry out research tasks including literature reviews for grants and manuscripts preparation, database development and management, and conducting data analysis. Will also manage additional projects such as data analysis from prior research studies, coordination of workshop presentations, and management of student interns.

This position will involve some regular work at the Crescenz (Philadelphia) VA Medical Center (located within walking distance of the Center), as well as securing a WOC appointment at the Crescenz VA Medical Center.

POSITION CONTINGENT UPON GRANT FUNDING

POSITION QUALIFICATION

minimum of Bachelors Degree and 0-1 year of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$16.23 - $29.22

Affirmative Action Statement

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Special Requirements

Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.