<p>Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community- eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant will run several fMRI neuroimaging studies investigating medication assisted treatments for substance use disorders, in particular, opioid use disorders. Required responsibilities of the Research Assistant include participant recruitment and screening, conducting structured clinical interviews, coordinating with the pharmacy and clinical staff, leading study visits, running neuroimaging test days, and ensuring appropriate follow-up and IRB protocol compliance. The Research Assistant will collect behavioral, biological, neuropsychological, and brain imaging data, report on the status of research activities, manage and analyze datasets, coordinate work of students and manage the day-to-day activities of the lab. The Research Assistant may also work on statistical analysis of brain imaging data and assist in designing, developing, and modifying research experiments.</p> <p>Required Skills and Abilities</p> <ol> <li> <p>Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong computer and data entry skills including expertise with Microsoft Office programs.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to work with a wide range of individuals, including clinically complex populations, and maintain professionalism.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to work in a fast-paced setting and advance multiple tasks simultaneously.</p> </li><li> <p>Attention to detail and outstanding organization skills, especially pertaining to data.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability and willingness to be trained on different protocols and a variety of computer software.</p> </li></ol> <p>Preferred Skills and Abilities</p> <p>Bachelor's degree in a related field such as psychology or neuroscience. Prior experience conducting clinical diagnostic interviews, ideally with complex populations. Ability to show sensitivity and patience to all participants. Prior experience running fMRI scans or other imaging scans. Strong statistical and/or programming skills, using programs such as MATLAB, R, or Python.</p> <p>Principal Responsibilities</p> <ol> <li>Researches and collects data through site or home visit intakes; library research; structured interviews; or through other means for designated research assignments. 2. Records and compiles information related to research data. Codes data accordingly to research specifications. Uses a computer terminal to input and retrieve data and to generate reports. 3. Processes and summarizes data using scientific or statistical techniques. Assists in data interpretation and analyses. Reports on status of research activities. 4. Recruits study participants and ensures that subject recruitment and follow-up are completed per protocol procedures. 5. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies. May assist in designing, developing, and modifying research experiments, procedures, or survey instruments. May assist research and support staff. 6. Performs additional functions incidental to research activities. Required Education and Experience Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education. </li></ol> <p>Job Posting Date</p> <p>02/26/2026</p> <p>Job Category</p> <p>Technician</p> <p>Bargaining Unit</p> <p>L34</p> <p>Compensation Grade</p> <p>Labor Grade C</p> <p>Compensation Grade Profile</p> <p>Hourly Range</p> <p>$28.43</p> <p>Time Type</p> <p>Full time</p> <p>Duration Type</p> <p>Staff Fixed Duration (Fixed Term)</p> <p>Work Model</p> <p>On-site</p> <p>Background Check Requirements</p> <p>All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.</p> <p>Health Requirements</p> <p>This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air. HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination.</p> <p>Posting Disclaimer</p> <p>The hiring rate of a role is determined in accordance with the provisions outlined in the respective collective bargaining agreement.</p> <p>The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.</p> <p>The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.</p> <p>Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).</p> <p>Note</p> <p>Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.</p>