Research Consultant (Casual Nonexempt)

About the Job

Duties and Responsibilities:

Dr. Caroline Demro is seeking an individual with experience of a psychosis spectrum illness, such as schizophrenia, to provide guidance and feedback for a clinical research study. This study is about how the brain uses energy and neurochemicals over the course of aging in schizophrenia. This study will look at brain function and the effect of cognitive training exercises in people with and without schizophrenia. We are trying to learn more about psychosis so we can help develop new treatments to improve thinking and problem-solving skills in the future.

The primary responsibility of this role is to provide feedback and guidance to the study team as a person with lived experience of psychosis. Previous experience in mental health service roles, in research, or statistics is not required for this role. We will provide education and training in research methods as needed.

The person in this role will meet with the study team early on in the project to learn more about the study. Then we will meet every three months to provide updates on how the research is going. We will provide summaries of anything that we have learned so far.

This role will provide feedback on several parts of the research. We are interested in gaining the perspective of someone who has experienced psychosis on our research methods and our research findings.

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• Consultation on clinical research projects
• Read summaries of research protocols
• Read summaries of research results
• Review supporting materials, such as recruitment materials
• Meet with the study team to discuss the research methods and results every 3 months (quarterly)
• Provide feedback on research methods, study design, and research results from the perspective of a person who has experienced psychosis
• Complete any training or education needed to understand the research methods and provide feedback to the study team, as needed
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with related experience
• Lived experience related to psychosis spectrum disorders. Ability to use lived experience to inform and provide feedback.
• Prior advocacy or consultation experience
• Able to work up to 14 hours per week

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills
• Strong organization skills

About the Department

This position is located in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

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