**UPMC Department of Psychiatry is hiring a Research Specialist for the Laboratory of Psychiatric Treatments and Outcomes (Sarpal Lab). This position will work 40 hours a week. Aside from required in-person meetings and activities work can be remote and flexible!** **Purpose:** Independently execute job functions for research protocol(s). Collect and gather research data for the research project. **Responsibilities:** + Independently execute job functions for research protocol(s) including recruitment, scheduling appointments, obtaining written consent forms, and collecting data by conducting phone or face-to-face interviews for research project(s). + Collaborate with senior research personnel regarding recruitment, data collection, outcomes of interviews, and reports according to the needs of the study. Bachelor's degree required, preferably in psychology, neuroscience, sociology or a related research field. A 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 is required. Working knowledge of research methodology is strongly preferred. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** + Act 34 **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran** UPMC has a Center for Engagement and Inclusion that is charged with executing leading-edge and next-generation diversity strategies to advance the organization’s diversity management capability and its national presence as a diversity leader. This includes having Employee Resource Groups, such as PRIDE Health or UPMC ENABLED (Empowering Abilities and Leveraging Differences) Network, which support the implementation of our diversity strategy.