Project Assistant

The Frank OCD Lab (https://sites.usc.edu/FrankOCDLab/), located on the USC Health Sciences Campus, is looking for a talented full-time Project Assistant to perform research including qualitative and quantitative analysis of clinical data from participants with OCD. The Frank OCD lab is an interdisciplinary research group focused on understanding the biology of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and improving treatment outcomes using wearable devices and neuromodulation.  We are conducting several clinical research projects exploring neuroimaging findings in adults with OCD, assessing biobehavioral measures using commercial wearable biosensors, exploring the genetic underpinnings of OCD, and assessing patient and provider perspectives on technology use in mental healthcare.  The Project Assistant will be involved in aspects of these projects and gain valuable experience conducting clinically oriented research.Job FunctionThe Project Assistant will contribute to research study participant recruitment and screeningWill assist with study participant enrollment and onboarding on the USC Health Sciences CampusWill assist with qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysisWill assist in providing oversight and guidance to junior lab membersWill work with our team to develop realistic but ambitious timelines Basic QualificationsThe successful applicant will be a reliable, independent worker with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in biology, psychology, neuroscience, or a related fieldComputer programming skills in Matlab, Python, or R are preferredExperience working with clinical populations is a plusThis full-time position is ideal for candidates looking to spend a couple of years doing clinical research before medical school or an advanced graduate degree. Preferred EducationBachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience or related fieldThe hourly rate range for this position is $25.96 - $ 26.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.Minimum Education: High school or equivalentMinimum Experience: 1 year of work experienceMinimum Field of Expertise: Knowledge of data collection procedures and some experience with proposal preparation and production of technical documentsMinimum Education: High school or equivalentMinimum Experience: 1 yearMinimum Field of Expertise: Knowledge of data collection procedures and some experience with proposal preparation and production of technical documents                                                  USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. Notice of Non-discriminationEmployment EquityRead USC’s Clery Act Annual Security ReportUSC is a smoke-free environmentDigital Accessibility                                                  If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this  USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser:https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$147919.htmld