Part-time (Hybrid) Addiction Medicine Research Assistant - Department of Behavio

The Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Part-time (Hybrid) Addiction Medicine Research Assistant.

About the Opportunity

The role of Addiction Medicine Research Assistant is to assist addiction psychiatry/medicine fellows and fellowship faculty in their addiction related research in both the administrative and the clinical setting.

This position will advance the research and development missions of West Virginia University by providing the necessary scientific and technical skills related to research projects that are essential to the research activities of the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry as well as enhancing the quality of training received by HRSA sponsored Addiction Medicine fellows through their program by enabling them to engage in more and higher quality research than would otherwise be possible.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits at a pro-rated basis, including:

• Paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• Annual leave (vacation) days per year
• Sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits (this position is a benefits-eligible, staff position)
  
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs
  

What You'll Do

• Assist in the creation, formatting, testing, and refinement of a data repository for methamphetamine use disorder research.
• Collaborate with addiction fellows to design research projects related to addiction medicine.
• Support fellows in conducting research, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Help fellows prepare research findings for presentation at conferences and other professional events.
• Assist in drafting manuscripts, abstracts, and posters for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Ensure data quality and integrity through regular review and maintenance of the data repository.
• Perform administrative tasks as needed to support research activities, including scheduling meetings, coordinating with study partners, and organizing research materials.
• Ensures ongoing formal and informal communication with the research team. This will include frequent communication and periodic in-person meetings with the principal investigator to discuss the research progress, data, and any relevant issues.
• Provides general clinical research and information to research, clinical, and other organizational staff.
• Remains fully compliant with all privacy regulations and protocols, and all institutional policies.
• Participates in educational opportunities to increase knowledge about clinical trials, regulations and guidance, and the role of the clinical trials nurse.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant research methods, data analysis techniques, and addiction medicine literature.

Pay Grade: 15

Work Hours: 30 Hours Per Week

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., psychology, public health, biology, or related)
• A minimum of 0-6 months of experience involving:
  • Working in a clinical setting and/or experience working in clinical research
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in research methods, data collection, and statistical analysis.
• Proficiency with data management software (e.g., REDCap, SPSS, or similar).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and engaging working environment and actively seek candidates who bring diverse ideas, approaches and experiences.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. We value diversity among our faculty, staff and students and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.