Genetics Staff Research Associate - Psychiatry

Remote Payroll Title: SRA 1 Department: PSYCHIATRY/Substance Abuse Hiring Pay Scale $30\.12 \- $35\.93 / Hour Worksite: Remote Appointment Type: Limited Appointment Appointment Percent: 50% Union: RX Contract Total Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Variable **\#140326 Genetics Staff Research Associate \- Psychiatry** ------------------------------------------------------------ **Filing Deadline: Mon 7/27/2026** **UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.** ***This position is a part\-time limited position with the possibility of extension/career conversion.*** *Reassignment Applicants*: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. **Candidates hired into this position may have the ability to work remotely.** **DESCRIPTION** =============== UCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering challenging career opportunities in the diverse areas of advanced educational programs, cutting\-edge research, and state\-of\-the\-art clinical services. The department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees. Under supervision of the Principal Investigator, the incumbent will assist in assessment efforts for the San Diego site of a collaborative clinical research study on the genetics of psychiatric disorders within the Department of Psychiatry. Duties will include maintaining weekly schedule of locating and scheduling follow\-up assessments of previously studied subjects, assisting with conducting structured diagnostic interviews and psychological assessments, and assisting in creating datasets for primary measures based on coding strategies. The incumbent will contact by telephone research participants who were originally from San Diego communities, will obtain informed consent for research participation, and assist with conducting individual assessments. The assessments include structured psychiatric interviews and psychological surveys. The incumbent will locate and schedule participants, prepare research forms, maintain research records and study materials, coordinate with staff from two other research laboratories, and order supplies as needed. General duties also include data entry and assisting in interpreting the data under the supervision of the study investigators. The incumbent will regularly attend and contribute to research meetings and will assist with other duties and administrative tasks as needed. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** ========================== * Theoretical knowledge in Psychiatry, psychology or related field. * Proven ability to interact with participants including those with psyc