Research Study Assistant (Temporary)

Job Description

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences within the UW School of Medicine is the third largest clinical department within the School of Medicine with 330 full-time faculty members, 460 courtesy faculty members, and over 350 staff. Department faculty provide clinical services in 5 hospitals, 14 primary care locations, and several outpatient sites in addition to telepsychiatry consultations to more than 150 clinics in Washington and beyond. As the only academic psychiatry department serving the five state WWAMI region (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho), the Department’s highly competitive residency training program is largely responsible for developing the mental health workforce in the Pacific Northwest. The Department’s robust research portfolio totals $65 million in grants and contracts per year for projects ranging from clinical neurosciences to treatment development to health policy and population health. The Department’s research mission involves over 100 faculty. The Department is recognized as an international leader in developing, testing, and implementing Collaborative Care, an integrated care model increasingly seen as a solution for population-based mental health care. Other areas of excellence include Addictions, Autism, High Risk Youth, Neurosciences, and Trauma, and the Department is developing innovative new programs in Technology and Mental Health, Global Mental Health, Maternal and Child Mental Health, and Targeted Intervention Development. Psychiatry is the third largest department in the School of Medicine and the largest non-divisioned department. The overall annual operations funding from all sources is over $150 million.

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences within the UW School of Medicine currently has an outstanding opportunity for a Temporary Research Study Assistant.

This position provides the opportunity to support research studies investigating how CPAP therapy for sleep apnea improves brain glymphatic function and plasma Alzheimer’s-related biomarkers and the role of glymphatic impairment and sleep disruption in the intersection of PTSD, sleep apnea, and Alzheimer’s disease risk.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate participant recruitment from participant screening data and assist with the consent process.

• Independently track participant enrollment, survey completion, and data collection progress.

• Participate in data entry processes, including double data entry and quality checks.

• Understand all study procedures and assist other team members if needed.

• Perform basic to intermediate data analysis using designated software programs.

• Collaborate with senior scientists to interpret study findings and support research outputs.

• Ensure data integrity and timely dataset updates in compliance with training, protocols, and regulatory standards.

• Able to work with other scientific team members and collaborate in a team setting.

Pay Rate Information

The salary information provided below is for a full-time position and will be prorated for part-time.

Minimum Requirements

• Two years of college-level course work in a relevant academic area AND one year of appropriate experience, OR equivalent education and/or experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, completed or currently in progress, with expected completion within two years.

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About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.