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Assistant Clinical Neuroimaging Research Coordinator

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Assistant Clinical Neuroimaging Research Coordinator🔍School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States📁Research📅Mar 30, 2021 Post Date📅88973 Requisition #The Computational Psychiatry, Neuroimaging and Sleep Laboratory (CoPsyN Sleep Lab) is currently recruiting for a motivated and compassionate Assistant Clinical Neuroimaging Research Coordinator for projects investigating the relationships between sleep disturbances, brain function, and emotional well-being.

The CoPsyN Sleep lab is focused on translational clinical research and utilizes human neuroimaging, high density EEG, computational methods, and clinical psychology to examine the role of sleep physiology in the development, maintenance, and treatment of psychopathology across the lifespan.

Current projects include:

An NIH funded clinical trial examining the impact of a sleep intervention on emotion regulation brain function in individuals with depression.
An NIH funded clinical trial studying sleep disturbance and emotion regulation in individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and mild Alzheimer’s Dementia.
NIH and VA funded clinical trials examining mediators and moderators of response to non-drug treatments for insomnia in older adults and Gulf War Veterans.
A project examining if a brief telehealth sleep intervention targeting acute insomnia will help mitigate the mental health burden created by the COVID-19 pandemic

We are looking for a Research Coordinator to be an active contributor to all aspects of study operations and work closely with the Principal Investigator, Dr. Andrea Goldstein-Piekarski. The right person for this job will be able to hit the ground running and take responsibility for participant recruitment, fMRI scanning, hdEEG data acquisition, and data organization. We are looking for someone who is detail oriented and can trouble-shoot independently while recognizing when to ask questions. Comfort and skill with working with a diverse patient population is essential. There will also be opportunities to gain research experience in additional areas, such as in data analysis, fMRI and EEG pre-processing procedures, actigraphy, basic wetlab training to process genetic samples, scientific presentations and reports to NIH.

The position will be based within a collaborative team and the CoPsyN Sleep Lab values diversity, cooperation, fairness, efficiency, and conscientiousness. The CoPsyN Sleep lab is committed to maintaining an inclusive and supportive environment for all members regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status.

Interested candidates should include a CV and Cover Letter addressing how your education and experience relates to the position as described above.

Duties include:

Serve as primary contact with research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agenciesAttach and calibrate polysomnography and EEG equipment in clinical setting Coordinate functional MRI scanning sessions and pre/post scan proceduresCoordinate studies from start-up through close-outDetermine eligibility of and obtain informed consent from study participants according to protocolAssist in developing recruitment strategiesCoordinate collection of study specimens and processingAdminister study cognitive and neuropsychological tests and collect medical information according to protocolsCollect and manage patient and laboratory data for clinical research projectsManage research project databases, develop flow sheets and other study related documents, and complete study documents/case report formsEnsure compliance with research protocols, and review and audit case report forms for completion and accuracy with source documentsPrepare regulatory submissions, and ensure Institutional Review Board renewals are completed

* - Other duties may also be assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1-2 years of related hands-on experience in acquiring and/or processing data that requires a high level of technical skill and attention to detail (including but limited to functional MRI, EEG, lab-based assays etc.)
Experience working with depressed, anxious, or sensitive populations
Previous research experience in psychological test administration, research design, and statistical analysis
Hands-on experience administering structured diagnostic interviews such as the SCID, MINI, and/or ADIS
Strong interest of human neuroscience techniques and experimental design including EEG and fMRI
Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing
Highly reliable with demonstrated organizational ability
Accurate record keeping and attention to detail

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Two year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

Strong interpersonal skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office.Knowledge of medical terminology.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping. Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

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