Clinical Research Specialist, Sr. - Psychiatry - Fetter Lab

School of Medicine

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The FRAME Lab (Critical and Culturally Focused Research to Advance Mental Health Equity), led by Dr. Anna Kawennison Fetter, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented CRS Sr to join the lab. The FRAME lab is dedicated to promoting mental health equity among Indigenous and racially/ethnically marginalized communities through culturally grounded and community-engaged research. We utilize both quantitative (survey-based) and qualitative methodologies to explore the effects of culturally relevant stressors, protective/promotive factors on mental health and well-being among marginalized adults/emerging adults. Our work is rooted in critical psychology and Indigenous frameworks, with a focus on reflective scientific practice to advance psychological science’s ability to support health equity.

The CRS Sr will support multiple ongoing projects, including studies focused on mental health equity, culturally relevant frameworks, and community-based participatory research (CBPR). This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing graduate studies in psychology, public health, or related fields. The CRS Sr will work closely with Dr. Fetter and other collaborators on tasks related to data collection, management, analysis, and dissemination of research findings.

Operations:
Support data collection and recruitment efforts, including working with research participants. Follows SOPs and strategies to manage and retain research participants. May support in participant screening, recruitment, scheduling, qualitative interviewing, and payment. Assists with maintenance of study level documentation and prepare necessary documents, equipment, supplies, etc. in compliance with the protocol. Participates in study team meetings.

Ethics:
Recognizes known potential adverse events, identified in the protocol or investigator brochure, and reports to study team. Conducts and documents consent for participants in non-complex studies
 

Data:
Enters and collects basic data for research studies. May support the development and administration of survey instruments, ensuring cultural relevance and methodological rigor, including scoring validated tests and measures. Under supervision, conducts data cleaning (corrects and documents incomplete, inaccurate or missing data). Transcribe and code qualitative data, using software such as NVivo or MaxQDA with oversight from PI. Follows SOPs for quality assurance. Follows required processes, policies, and systems to ensure data security and provenance. Learns and uses new technology when required.

Science:
Conduct literature reviews and compile annotated bibliographies on topics related to well-being, suicide, cultural protective factors, and discrimination under supervision of PI. May assist with simple literature searches under supervision from PI. Demonstrates a basic understanding of the elements of research study designs. Provides some contribution to scientific publications or presentations.
 

Study and Site Management:
Records participant accrual information and consent documentation for non-complex studies in clinical research management system. Ensure that studies are conducted in compliance with institutional requirements and other policies. Contribute to community outreach and engagement efforts, which may include outreach, scheduling, and/or preparing materials for meetings. Follows protocol-specific systems and process flows.

Leadership:
Maintains Duke and project specific training requirements. Keeps current with research updates by attending key external departmental meetings (e.g., Research Wednesday.). Demonstrates resilience and is adaptive to change. Communicates effectively with others, regardless of reporting relationship, to accomplish shared work objectives. Demonstrates ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research team setting.


Description of Portfolio Responsibilities: (Effort .%):

Coordinate scheduling and prepare materials for Community Advisory Boards – 40%

Recruitment and consent of participants for minimal risk studies – 30%

Transcribe and code qualitative data – 20%

Support with literature reviews and compile annotated bibliographies 10%

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, public health, social sciences, or a related field.
• Strong interest in mental health equity, Indigenous mental health equity, culturally responsive research, and/or community-engaged research.
• Experience with survey-based research and/or qualitative methods.

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Start Date: There is a preferred start date of May or June 2025.

Position Type: Full-time, remote options available, though residency in the state of North Carolina is required.

Required Application Materials:

• A cover letter describing your interest in the position and relevant experience.
• A resume or CV.
• Contact information for three references.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires an Associate's degree.

Experience

One year of relevant experience. A Bachelor's degree may substitute for required experience.

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