The Body Image, Sexuality, and Health Lab (BISH Lab), directed by Dr. Aaron Blashill, conducts research focused on sexual orientation and gender identity-based disparities in mental health, physical health, and health behaviors.

Dr. Blashill received funds from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct and facilitate research on eating disorder treatment among sexual minority adults.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

This position will be primarily coordinating PRIDE (under the direction of PI: Aaron Blashill). This research project focuses on refinement and testing a novel eating disorder treatment for sexual minority adults. This project will be conducted alongside partners at Auburn University; however, this position is housed within SDSU. This position has the opportunity for extension pending availability of funding. Ideal start date is Fall 2025 The Research Coordinator would collaborate with investigators, staff, and students across the research teams at SDSU and Auburn University.

The Research Coordinator is responsible for but not limited to:

Day-to-Day Operations of the Research Project (80%):    

• Coordinating recruitment efforts;
• Managing randomization and condition allocation;
• Overseeing assessments and data collection;
• Ensuring quality of data and procedures;
• Maintaining the quality management system and documentations;
• Managing participant reimbursement;
• Training and supervising undergraduate research assistants;
• Coordinating intervention fidelity and interrater reliability monitoring;
• Preparing materials and progress reports for the Institutional Review Board (IRB), ClinicalTrials.Gov, Data Safety and Management Board (DSMB), and National Institute of Health (NIH);
• Preparing purchasing, reimbursement and remittance documentation;
• Contacting participants to invite them to assessment appointments;
• Making reminder and follow up telephone calls;
• Consenting participants;
• Conducting phone screens;
• Conducting assessment covers;

Administrative Tasks and Other Duties (20%):

• Attending regular operations meetings with Principal Investigators;
• Attending regular lab meetings with Principal Investigators;
• Completing and submit activity forms in a timely manner;
• Following all protocols, standard operating procedures, and human subject research regulations;
• Partnering with community organizations through frequent contact with agency representatives;
• Other duties as assigned;
• Potentially disseminating research findings;
• Potentially contributing to study publications;

MINIMUM EDUCATION

• Completion of sufficient upper division coursework
  

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MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• Equivalent of two years full time progressively responsible related experience in lieu of coursework.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS

• Experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals.
• Experience working in a clinical research setting.
• Experience working with culturally and ethnically diverse communities.
• Knowledge of clinical services and support programs.
• Knowledge of data collection and management and study protocols.
• Knowledge of referral policies and procedures.
• Personal experience and/or interest in mental health services.
• Experience working with individuals living with eating disorders.

ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION

• Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law.  
• Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has equal access to resources and support. 
• SDSU Research Foundation complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws including grant or contract terms and conditions related to funded program activities. Further the SDSU Research Foundation maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices.  

SDSU Research Foundation makes all employment decisions including, but not limited to, applicant screening, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations on the basis of merit.