paid undergraduate research opportunity

We are looking for an under-graduate research assistant for the Fall/Spring semester. The RAs primary responsibilities will be to assist with an on-going clinical trial research program at the University of Maryland Methadone Treatment Program Center, in Baltimore. The chosen candidate will be responsible for assisting the Principle Investigator and the Research Coordinator with the required duties for all aspects of back-end data organization and regulatory (IRB) affairs, including but not limited to: helping maintain a database, creating data collection instruments in RedCAP, ensuring compliance in accordance with UMB IRB standards, and assessing IRB protocol modifications. Additionally, this person will assist in data collection by directly interacting with patients enrolled in the study. The candidate’s assistance may also be solicited for other new research programs in the clinic. It is anticipated that this person will be called on an as-needed basis for a minimum of 12-15 hours of duty per week.

 Please email Thomas Cole with cover letter, resume/CV, current course schedule, and an unofficial transcript atthcole@som.umaryland.edu by September 21^st 2018.

INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
31 July 2018

Position: Undergraduate Internship Opportunity – Fall 2018
Title: Research Assistant
 

Duties: The intern’s primary responsibilities will be to assist with an on-going clinical trial research program at the University of Maryland Methadone Treatment Program Center, in Baltimore. The chosen candidate will be responsible for assisting the Principle Investigator and the Research Coordinator with the required duties for all aspects of back-end data organization and regulatory (IRB) affairs, including but not limited to: helping maintain a database, creating data collection instruments inRedCAP, ensuring compliance in accordance with UMB IRB standards,
and assessing IRB protocol modifications. Additionally, this person will assist in data collection by directly interacting with patients enrolled in the study. Candidate’s assistance may also be solicited for other new research programs in the clinic. It is anticipated that this person will be called on an as-needed basis for a minimum of 12-15 hours of duty per week.

Qualifications: GPA Requirement: 3.0 minimum. Prior research experience is preferable, but not required. This candidate must have strong attention to detail. Preference given to candidates who are able to commit to working with the program for a year or more.

Preferred skills (not required): Interest in clinical translational research and substance use treatment; knowledge of Microsoft Excel and/or SPSS; able to interact with patients in a sensitive, culturally-relevant manner.

To apply: Please send a cover letter, resume or CV, a current course schedule, and a recent (unofficial) school transcript to:

Thomas Cole, MA
Research Coordinator
Department of Psychiatry Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
443-462-3400
Thcole@som.umaryland.edu