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Research Coordinators: Childhood Risk Factors for the Development of Eating Disorders

Dr. Levinson, the Director of the Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) Lab and Dr. Sara Bufferd, Director of the Child Anxiety and Mood Lab at the University of Louisville (UofL) are hiring two full-time research coordinators. The positions will involve working with child participants on a longitudinal NIH funded study collecting longitudinal data on early childhood risk factors for eating disorders in female children ages 6-12. This position will involve working with parents and children, conducting diagnostic, behavioral, and psychophysiological assessments, assisting with data collection and preparation, assisting with institutional review board protocols, and working with a large interdisciplinary team at UofL. Evening and weekend hours will be needed to accommodate parents’ and children’s schedule. The study coordinator will work very closely with Drs. Bufferd and Levinson and their teams on a day-to-day basis.

Opportunities for involvement in publications and presentations at national conferences are available. Minimum experience is a bachelors’ degree in psychology, education, or a related field. Research experience is a must. This position is ideal for someone wanting to go to graduate school in a health-related field. This is a 2-year position with potential for 5 years depending on funding and performance.

Interested applicants should send their CV, a cover letter, and names and contact for 3 references to Dr. Levinson at cheri.levinson@louisville.edu and CC emma.crumby@louisville.edu. More information on the EAT lab here: www.louisvilleeatlab.com. More information on the Child Anxiety and Mood Lab here: uoflcamlab.com

Deadline is rolling and will end October 15 or when the position is filled. Start date is negotiable but ideally before the end of 2023.