Research Technician

About the Opportunity

The Roux Institute of Northeastern University is a world-class education research institute that forms partnerships with local businesses and organizations. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to assist with several studies focused on the psychiatric and behavioral health of children with autism. We seek to understand comorbidities such as sleep problems. The individual hired for this position will be responsible for participant recruitment, obtaining written informed consent, collecting data, creating and maintaining a project database, and data entry. In addition, the individual hired for this position will be highly sensitive, patient, and comfortable working with minimally verbal children and children with intellectual disabilities.

Candidates must have their own transportation and must be willing to travel to research participant's homes.

The individual will work closely with the principal investigator at the Roux Institute in Portland, Maine. This position is full-time and funded for one year. Continuation of the position is subject to grant funding.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field
• Strong written and communication skills
• Proficiency with basic computer packages (e.g., Microsoft Office, SPSS, etc.)

About The Roux Institute

The Roux Institute is designed as an engine of innovation, talent-building, and economic growth for Portland, Maine, and northern New England. We are nurturing an environment for high-impact research and innovation in computer and data science, digital engineering, the advanced life sciences and medicine, and other tech fields. Partnership is what sets our education and research model apart. With leading companies at the table from day one, we are creating an agile workforce prepared to thrive in a competitive landscape powered by artificial intelligence as a force for good, and an environment for innovation in the life sciences and other high- growth sectors. Together, we envision an innovation corridor that in the coming years will stretch from Boston to Portland and beyond.

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.


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