RESEARCH STUDY SUPERVISOR (Fixed Duration/Temporary)

Req #: 242167Department: UW PSYCHIATRYAppointing Department Web Address: https://psychiatry.uw.edu/Posting Date: 12/30/2024Closing Info:

Open Until FilledSalary: $3922 - $5267 per monthShift: First ShiftNotes:

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908a11y.pdf)As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences within the UW School of Medicine is the third largest clinical department within the School of Medicine with 330 full-time faculty members, 460 courtesy faculty members, and over 350 staff. Department faculty provide clinical services in 5 hospitals, 14 primary care locations, and several outpatient sites in addition to telepsychiatry consultations to more than 150 clinics in Washington and beyond. As the only academic psychiatry department serving the five state WWAMI region (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho), the Department’s highly competitive residency training program is largely responsible for developing the mental health workforce in the Pacific Northwest. The Department’s robust research portfolio totals $67 million in grants and contracts per year for projects ranging from clinical neurosciences to treatment development to health policy and population health. The Department is recognized as an international leader in developing, testing, and implementing Collaborative Care, an integrated care model increasingly seen as a solution for population-based mental health care. Other areas of excellence include Addictions, Autism, High Risk Youth, Neurosciences, and Trauma, and the Department is developing innovative new programs in Technology and Mental Health, Global Mental Health, Maternal and Child Mental Health, and Targeted Intervention Development. Psychiatry is the third largest department in the School of Medicine and the largest non-divisioned department. The overall annual operations funding from all sources is over $130 million.The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences within the UW School of Medicine currently has an outstanding opportunity for a Temporary Research Study Supervisor. The Trauma Recovery & Resilience Innovations (TRI) group is seeking a Research Study Supervisor for a full-time, one-year position in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences (https://psychiatry.uw.edu/) at the University of Washington. Renewal of the position beyond 1 year is possible depending on qualifications, performance, and project needs.This position involves assisting Dr. Emily Dworkin with the management of her lab within TRI. Her lab is conducting multiple federally-funded studies focused on trauma recovery, including a clinical trial of an app-based intervention for survivors of recent sexual assault and a longitudinal study examining the impact of anti-LGBTQ+ stigma on recovery from sexual assault among sexual minority women. The primary focus of this position will be to conduct administrative tasks in support of these studies and their staff rather than directly carrying out research procedures.Responsibilities Staff Management Hire new staff (e.g., conduct outreach/recruitment, conduct interviews, carry out reference checks).

Train and orient new staff.

Offboard staff.

Plan and organize activities of staff engaged in carrying out research studies through delegation of tasks and monitoring tasks to completion.

Track and report on attendance and performance of undergraduate research assistants.

Conduct annual performance evaluations and recommend disciplinary actions for assigned personnel.

Monitor and respond to team member needs.

Manage and monitor staff schedules and leave requests.

Plan and carry out team social activities.

Arrange and conduct team trainings.

Coordinate and troubleshoot shared workspace availability.Coordination of policies and procedures Prepare policies and procedures for study operations.

Develop lab procedures and training manuals.

Develop expertise in key lab systems (e.g., task management platform, survey and participant management systems, developer ticket system), provide as-needed training and consultation to team members on these systems, create and improve documentation and training materials for using these systems.Communication Ensure lab updates are promptly communicated to staff.

Assist the PI in responding to emails.

Manage communication between lab personnel and collaborators.

Organize, schedule, attend, and take notes in staff meetings, lab meetings, and other meetings as needed.Financial Submit purchasing and reimbursement requests.

Monitor expenditures and administer grant budgets.Compliance Maintain compliance with study protocol and institution policies and procedures; take action to correct problems such as deviation from protocol.

Monitor and ensure staff and study compliance with funder and institutional requirements.

Track study progress; ensure that established targets for identifying and recruiting participants are met.

Plan and carry out lab data security audits.

Write or review human subjects applications and consent forms in compliance with applicable regulations.

Compose annual reports to funder.Data Management Manage study datasets and documentation.

Verify accuracy of research data.Advisory Board Coordination Coordinate study advisory board meeting recruitment, scheduling, updates, and payments.

Develop meeting agendas and lead advisory board meetings; ensure follow-through on changes recommended by board.Social Media Management Create content for social media accounts.

Monitor and respond to comments and messages on social media platforms.

Create study advertisements.Other Monitor study equipment; identify equipment needs.

Arrange travel.

Monitor progress of manuscript and conference submissions; collect and track manuscript agreements.

Update referral databases.

Perform other related duties as assigned/required.Expectations Across Domains: Contribute to the collegial and collaborative environment of the study team.

Communicate effectively and professionally with all study team members.

Communicate effectively and professionally with all participants, study team members, and project partners.

Delegate tasks using clear instructions; monitor task completion to ensure accuracy and timeliness; follow up when needed.

Troubleshoot and exercise effective judgment to resolve challenges.

Seek supervision in a timely fashion whenever appropriate.

Complete tasks in a timely and accurate fashion while maintaining participant safety and abiding by all study procedures; independently anticipate and plan for upcoming tasks.

Carry out complex tasks based on brief verbal or written instructions.

Maintain knowledge of all study procedures and expectations (e.g., from institutional review board, funder, principal investigator, and others).

Proactively identify and resolve instances of conflicting instructions, information, documentation, priorities, and/or project requirements.

In an ongoing manner, identify strategies to improve performance based on feedback and self-reflection.

Effectively manage competing time demands, prioritize appropriately while maintaining efficiency, and troubleshoot solutions when time management challenges arise.

Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of all study systems related to task assignments; use study systems in a manner consistent with documentation and verbal instructions.Minimum Requirements A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant academic area AND three years of experience in related work settings OR Equivalent education/experience.Application Process: The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter, and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.