The Psychosocial Research Program at Butler Hospital is looking to hire 1-3 full-time research assistants to work on projects related to suicide assessment in a psychiatric inpatient setting. In particular, we are hiring for projects focused on the identification of novel risk factors for suicidal ideation and behavior using laboratory-based behavioral and physiological assessments, smartphone technology, smartwatches, EEG, and sleep assessments (Michael Armey, Ph.D., Melanie Bozzay, Ph.D., Chris Hughes, Ph.D., & Heather Schatten, Ph.D.) as well as treatment development studies for suicide (Heather Schatten, Ph.D., Michael Armey, Ph.D., & Ivan Miller, Ph.D.). Start date is flexible. We are considering applicants who can start immediately through July 2024.

Butler Hospital is a Brown University-affiliated psychiatric and substance abuse hospital located in Providence, RI. Butler Hospital is one of the earliest psychiatric facilities established in the United States. The Psychosocial Research Program at Butler is one of several active research groups at the hospital. Dr. Ivan Miller is the director and the program is comprised of academic psychologists, post-doctoral fellows, research assistants, master’s-level interventionists, and project coordinators. Research in this group is currently funded by numerous NIH grants, and the majority of this work centers on suicide prevention, post-hospital transitions, technology-assisted assessment and intervention, mood and psychotic disorders, and comorbid conditions (addictions and physical health problems) conducted in a variety of clinical settings.

Job Description:

Brown Medical School researchers working at Butler Hospital are seeking research assistants for studies funded by the National Institutes of Health relating to assessment in psychiatric inpatient and partial hospital settings. Responsible for recruiting subjects and conducting research assessments with psychiatric patients. Skills using Microsoft Office, SPSS, and REDCap a plus.

Requirements:

Required Education: BA in psychology or related field required. Experience with psychology research and/or working with psychiatric patients desirable.

Application method: In addition to completing this application, please send a cover letter and CV as attachments to Daniel Alboukrek at cellab@carene.org.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

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