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Research Specialist

CompanyUPMC
LocationPittsburgh
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 18, 2026
About The Company
UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.
About the Role

The PyNeL lab seeks to better understand the neurobiological, cognitive, and social dysfunctions of schizophrenia and other major psychiatric disorders using MRI, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation, and high density (hd)-EEG during sleep and wakefulness.

This position is grant funded.

Responsibilities:

  • Independently execute job functions for research protocol(s) including recruitment, scheduling appointments, obtaining written consent forms, collecting data (including clinical assessments) by conducting phone or face to face interviews for research project(s).
  • Collaborate with senior research personnel regarding recruitment, data collection, outcomes of interviews, reports according to the needs of the study.


  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Psychology, Neuroscience, Sociology or related research field. 
  • Minimum of one year of work experience in a research project and/or related clinical setting is required. 
  • Familiarity with computers and common software packages required. 
  • Working knowledge of research methodology strongly preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Key Skills
MRITranscranial Magnetic StimulationTranscranial Ultrasound Stimulationhd-EEGRecruitmentSchedulingObtaining ConsentData CollectionClinical AssessmentsInterviewsCollaborationResearch Methodology
Categories
Science & ResearchHealthcare
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Responsibilities include independently executing research protocols such as recruitment, scheduling, obtaining consent, and collecting data through interviews and clinical assessments. The role also requires collaboration with senior research personnel on recruitment, data collection outcomes, and report generation as needed.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
41182
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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