Research Project Assistant II (Department of Mental Health)
Core
Field interviewer and data collector conducting face-to-face interviews and cognitive assessments with adults in the community to support mental health research.
Role type
Field Research Interviewer / Data Collector
Builds
Community-based research datasets for mental health studies
Domain
Public Health / Mental Health Research
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Data collection, participant recruitment, cognitive assessment administration, literature search, data entry, travel logistics, rapport building, confidentiality management
Preferred skills
Public Health/Psychology/Sociology background, MS Office proficiency, prior experience with confidential data
Technologies
Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems, MS Office applications
Responsibilities
Conduct lengthy face-to-face interviews and cognitive assessments with community adults; trace and locate participants last contacted 13+ years ago; recruit and schedule study visits; administer structured interviews and cognitive neuropsychological assessments; collect and organize data from participant interviews and questionnaires; perform basic data analysis and prepare routine reports; conduct background research and literature searches.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on field work