About the role#
The Division of Pediatric Neurology at the University of Utah seeks a Graduate Student to serve as a Psychometrist. You will work under the supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist to support clinical research studies. This role involves evaluating the cognitive, neuropsychological, behavioral, and emotional status of pediatric and adult research participants diagnosed with neuromuscular, neurological, and neurogenetic disorders.
What you'll do#
- Administer and score standardized neuropsychological and psychological assessments.
- Report findings to the psychologist for interpretation and maintain comprehensive records.
- Build rapport with participants, explain research procedures, and ensure informed consent.
- Coordinate the logistics of data collection sessions and assist in participant recruitment.
- Organize and manage research data while ensuring the security of test materials.
- Adhere to IRB and HIPAA requirements and assist in preparing research reports and publications.
- Monitor participant compliance and provide training or supervision to research assistants as needed.
- Stay informed about research methods and attend training conferences.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a Graduate Student in Educational Psychology or Psychology.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related field.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience in the administration of psychological and neuropsychological assessments for adults and children.
- Familiarity with research ethics, regulations, and micro-computers.
- Strong organizational and data management skills.
- Willingness to learn new test administration protocols.
- Previous experience as a psychometrist is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: On-site in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A reduced schedule of at least 20 hours may be considered based on operational needs.
- Compensation: $17.00 to $21.63 per hour.
- This is a patient-sensitive position requiring adherence to immunization standards.
About University of Utah
The University of Utah is a public research institution based in Salt Lake City. Founded in 1850, it serves as the state flagship university. The campus houses the only academic medical center in Utah. It maintains a large staff of over 12,000 employees.
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