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Research Associate

The SONO Sleep is a NHLBI-funded study that aims to determine the efficacy of a cognitive behavioral treatment for insomnia (CBT-I) in adults with insomnia with short sleep duration (ISS) vs. insomnia with normal sleep duration (INS), and to examine the efficacy of trazodone among non-remitters to CBT-I (https://www.sonosleepstudy.org/). The Research Associate will support clinical research operations by coordinating participant screening, home-study preparation, and data collection activities. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work directly with research participants in a clinical research setting.

This position is grant funded.

Responsibilities:

Program, distribute, track, and manage actigraphy devices, including downloading and scoring study data.
Conduct participant phone screenings and support participant enrollment activities.
Process and issue participant compensation payments.
Prepare participants for home-based study activities by programming blood pressure monitors and providing instruction on the use of actigraphy devices, blood pressure monitors, and sleep diaries.
Provide cross-coverage for research staff during vacations and periods of high workload.
Obtain anthropometric measurements, including height, weight, and blood pressure.
Administer cognitive assessments, including the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) (training provided).
Orient participants to research procedures and provide tours of the sleep laboratory.
Accompany participants during bloodwork, EKGs, and other study-related procedures.
Collect, process, and store biological samples, including centrifuging and freezing saliva specimens.
Maintain accurate research records and ensure adherence to study protocols and regulatory requirements.

Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Counseling, Sociology or related research field or current enrollment in a related Bachelor's Degree program with direct experience in a research environment required.
Familiarity with computers and common software packages required.
Prior related work experience in a research setting preferred.
Working knowledge of research methodology strongly preferred.

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