Research Associate

The Ohio State University invites applications for two full-time Research Associate positions in Dr. Christina Dyars lab. The overarching goal of Dr. Dyars lab is to advance our understanding of psychological mechanisms through which different types of stigma-related stressors (e.g., discrimination, microaggressions) impact mental health and substance use among LGBTQ+ individuals.

Research Associates will contribute to conducting two NIH-funded studies. The first (R01 MH138335) examines risk factors for depression and suicidal ideation among bisexual adolescents and young adults, and the second (R01 DA058642) focuses on risk factors for cannabis use and the development of cannabis use disorder. This will include managing the day-to-day operations of the study, including preparing and managing IRB submissions, online participant recruitment (e.g., creating and distributing advertisements, monitoring recruitment channels, reviewing screener data), programming surveys, corresponding with participants (e.g., responding to emails and texts), paying participants, and assisting with other project-related tasks as needed. Research Associates will also have opportunities to contribute to manuscripts and conference presentations using data from this and other studies, including potentially leading manuscripts. This type of experience can be helpful in preparing to apply for graduate programs in a range of social science and health fields, including psychology and public health. For more information about Dr. Dyars research, please visit: https://nursing.osu.edu/faculty-and-staff/christina-dyar and https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Christina-Dyar or search NIH REPORTER (https://reporter.nih.gov/) for R01 MH138335 and R01 DA058642 to find additional details.

Minimum Education required, degree level and focus area:

BA/BS in social/behavioral/health sciences or a related field (e.g., psychology, public health, nursing, sociology) or equivalent experience

Minimum Years of Experience required:

3 years of relevant experience required with Associate's Degree, or 1 year of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree.

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, including time management
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience interacting with research participants
• Experience using survey programming software (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics)
• Experience using data processing software (e.g., SPSS)

Term: 2 years, pending successful performance in Year 1 (with the possibility of extending the position beyond 2 years)

Location: On-site and hybrid applications will be considered. Must reside in the state of Ohio.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for 2-3 references (references will only be contacted if you are invited for an interview)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Functions: Research and Scholarship

Subfunction: Research

Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized

Career Level: S1