40% – Research Grant Development and Dissemination • Author and co-author manuscripts and presentations for national and international conferences. • Contribute to the development of new research grant proposals, including writing sections on conceptual models, methodology, and significance. • Collaborate with CARE leadership and project teams to prepare submissions to NIH, DoD, and private foundations. • Develop an independent line of research aligned with CARE’s mission and utilize CARE’s extensive existing datasets. 25% – Research Project Implementation and Supervision • Lead and co-lead implementation of research protocols across CARE’s federally funded and clinical research projects. • Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate research assistants, including co-leading and leading assessment team meetings. • Train students and staff in structured clinical interview administration (e.g., Quick-SCID, EPSI-CRV, MINI) and interviewing skills for diagnostic, suicide-risk, and eating-disorder assessment. • Ensure adherence to study protocols, research integrity standards, and human subjects protections. • Manage IRB submissions, data collection, and data quality processes. • Contribute to analyses and interpretation of data to support research publications and progress reporting. 20% – Clinical Assessment and Intervention • Conduct structured diagnostic interviews and therapy sessions as part of ongoing grant-funded studies and clinical trials. • Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews and diagnostic consensus meetings. • Maintain appropriate client documentation and clinical notes. • Integrate research findings into clinical procedures and contribute to refinement of assessment and treatment protocols. • Assist with training and quality assurance for clinical components of research studies. 15% – Service to the Profession and Center • Provide professional service through journal and grant reviewing, participation in professional societies, and contributions to scientific committees. • Engage in CARE and Life Span Institute meetings, mentoring, and outreach initiatives. • Contribute to a collaborative and innovative research culture within CARE and KU.