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Position Summary

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and passionate about pediatric psychology or medicine. The primary tasks are to assist Dr. Natoshia Cunningham (PI) with a project that tests a program to train school professionals such as nurses and mental health specialists in cognitive and behavioral strategies that address common issues impacting youth (e.g., physical pain, mental health, and substance misuse) in school settings. The impact of a self-management portal addressing these symptoms on youth outcomes will also be evaluated. Additional research opportunities related to other ongoing projects in the lab will also be available. These include a multi-site project testing an integrated behavioral health approach to managing common symptoms associated with childhood onset-lupus (depression, pain, and mood) in pediatric rheumatology settings, and a cultural adaption of a cognitive behavioral intervention for youth with chronic pain.

The primary role of the research assistant (RA) is to assist with study coordination activities (e.g., scheduling), development of the online support tools, data management, and regulatory documentation. The RA will also assist with preparing scholarly outputs, including data cleaning and analysis. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with exquisite attention to detail, comfort with learning new tools (e.g., for developing/maintaining databases and self-management tools), comfort with statistical analysis, excellent interpersonal skills, and comfort working with multidisciplinary providers/teams who serve youth. They will have prior research experience, and a passion for pediatric/child clinical psychology, medicine, or a related discipline. The position will begin as soon as possible, and will include a competitive salary and benefits.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to a four-year college degree program in psychology, biology, or other related areas with a key interest in pediatric/clinical psychology and/or medicine; one to three years of related and progressively greater responsibilities or expansive work experience in behavioral/social science lab procedures, safety requirements, research techniques, overseeing research projects, and performing advanced statistical analysis; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications: Excellent interpersonal and management skills; strong computer skills, writing and proofreading skills; organizational skills (including the ability to multi-task); strong attention to detail and problem solving, oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and interdependently. Familiarity with the Internet, email, and word processing software; strong writing and proofreading skills. Experience with SPSS and RedCap strongly preferred, experience with R also desirable. Experience with pediatric populations strongly preferred; track record of successful project management; interests in interacting with large and varied multidisciplinary groups. The candidate is expected to work from our Grand Rapids location.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Description of End Date

This is a limited term position funded until 11/18/2026 with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.

Website

https://chmfamilymedicine.msu.edu/

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 12/02/2025 at 11:55 PM