8/12/22
RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION AT BROWN-AFFILIATED BUTLER HOSPITAL
The Psychosocial Research Program at Butler Hospital is looking to hire 1 full-time
research assistant to work on studies related to transitions of care interventions for a variety of
clinical populations recruited from a psychiatric hospital setting (i.e., people with major
depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and comorbid substance use disorders). The
research assistant will primarily work on a new grant-funded project testing the effectiveness
and implementation of a novel transitions of care app for people being discharged from a
psychiatric hospital to improve recovery. There also is a strong emphasis on suicide prevention
in this work. The position is available for start in the fall of 2022.
Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, or related field by
the start of the position. The position is particularly attractive for those wishing to pursue
graduate or medical school in the future. Opportunities to publish papers and present at
professional conferences are available and encouraged. Our previous research assistants have
been highly successful in gaining acceptance to top-tier doctoral programs in clinical psychology
and related fields after completing the position.
Research assistants will work on National Institute of Mental Health-funded trials testing
interventions for patients following a psychiatric hospitalization conducted by Brandon
Gaudiano, Ph.D., Ethan Moitra, Ph.D., and other faculty. For more information, please refer to
the Dr. Gaudiano’s faculty profile at: https://vivo.brown.edu/display/bgaudian
We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply as we strive to build
an inclusive and creative culture for the benefit of both our staff and our patients. Within the
Psychosocial Research Program, we have advanced our own internal efforts to prioritize
diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace (e.g., monthly meetings to discuss, brainstorm,
and problem solve regarding DEI matters). Additionally, research assistants will have an
opportunity to work with diverse groups as Butler Hospital serves all of Rhode Island and
neighboring states.
Butler Hospital is a Brown University-affiliated psychiatric and substance abuse hospital
located in Providence, RI. Butler Hospital (est. 1844) is one of the earliest psychiatric facilities in
the United States. The Psychosocial Research Program at Butler is one of several active
research groups at the hospital. The program is comprised of academic psychologists, a
psychiatrist, post-doctoral fellows, research assistants, master’s-level interventionists, and
project coordinators. Research in this group is currently funded by numerous federal and private
grants, and the majority of this work centers on post-hospital transitions, suicide prevention,
digital health, mindfulness/acceptance therapies, mood and psychotic disorders, and comorbid
conditions (addiction and physical health problems) conducted in a variety of clinical settings.
Please see text of the specific job posting below.
Butler - Research Administration Department
Status Full-Time
Hours Daytime (Monday through Friday) with some evening hours.
Has Benefits Yes
Job Description Brown University-affiliated researchers working at Butler Hospital are
8/12/22
seeking to hire ra esearch assistant for grant-funded studies of transitions
of care interventions (mHealth, suicide prevention, treatment adherence)
for patients with bipolar disorder, depression, suicidal behaviors,
psychosis, and comorbid substance abuse. Responsibilities include
recruiting and tracking subjects, screening electronic medical records,
managing databases, preparing reports, and conducting research
assessments with psychiatric patients. Additional duties include working
with a multidisciplinary team conducting research in a psychiatric hospital
setting. Skills using Microsoft Office, SPSS, and REDCap a plus.
Required
Education
Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field required. Experience with
psychology research and/or working with psychiatric patients desirable.
Application
Method
Email a cover letter and CV/resume to Ms. Toni Amaral:
