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8am - 5pm, Monday to Friday. Might need to work some evenings and weekends.

This is a grant funded position. While the continuation of funding and employment is anticipated, it is not guaranteed.

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A Bachelor's degree in the field.

The Child and Family Data Collection Specialists will facilitate data collection for the Youth Development Institute (YDI) at UGA. Responsibilities include aiding in the development of study protocol for interacting with 7- to 10-year-old participants and their families, participating in home-visit data collection, and preparing participants for and performing fMRI scans on participants at the UGA Bio-Imaging Research Center (BIRC). In addition to having experience working with young children in a medical or research setting and training specifically related to reducing child anxiety in these settings, the ideal candidate will also have fMRI experience. The job is based on grant funding and will be renewed on a year-to-year basis.

* Experience working with young children (7-10 yo) in a medical or research setting

* Training specifically related to reducing child anxiety in medical or research settings

* fMRI experience

* Ability to plan and implement required project responsibilities

* Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

* Exceptional organization skills

* Ability to demonstrate professional behavior

* Exhibits a high level of initiative

* Experience working independently and with multiple partners and stakeholders

* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Standing, walking, sitting at computer for extended time. May lift up to lift 25 lbs.

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Participate in home visit and BIRC operations with other YDI staff.

Preparing participants for and performing fMRI scans on participants.

Aid in the development of study protocol for interacting with 7- to 10-year-old participants and their families.