BRAIN Laboratory Research Coordinator
- Employer
- The University of Kansas
- Location
- University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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Responsibilities for the position include administering neuropsychological, behavioral and MRI tests, scoring analyzing clinical test data, data entry, preparing Institutional Review Board (IRB) reports, helping to lead weekly lab meetings, and helping to coordinate the research team consisting of doctoral students, faculty collaborators and full-time staff. This position provides the opportunity to gain invaluable experience working with clinical populations, developing skills in psychological and neuropsychological testing, and participating in each phase of the research process.
The position will be full-time (100% FTE) and in-person. We are seeking someone with strong interest in research aimed at understanding brain-behavior relationships in neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases. The successful candidate will be motivated to learn new clinical and research skills, have a strong attention to detail, be comfortable working with patients ranging in age from early childhood to late adulthood, show skill in working collaboratively with trainees and faculty colleagues, and be invested to help manage current and new clinical studies for multiple years. Start date for the position is between November 30 - December 7. The position primarily is located in Lawrence, Kansas at our laboratory facilities in Youngberg Hall on the West Campus of the University of Kansas (KU). Additional testing may be conducted at the KU Edwards campus in Overland Park, KS, the Hoglund Brain Imaging Center in Kansas City, Kansas, the Pediatrics Department in Kansas City, KS, and the Landon Center for Aging in Kansas City, KS. Candidates must successfully pass a background check.Job DescriptionThe Research Coordinator will work directly with Drs. Mosconi and Unruh and Ms. Roggero, postdoctoral fellows, doctoral students, staff, faculty colleagues and undergraduate students in the lab on ongoing studies. S/he will be tasked with the following responsibilities:
60% - Laboratory Administration:
- Coordinate with research participants, sites, or programs to facilitate study objectives, including the recruitment and scheduling of research participants, organizing team and laboratory meetings for the BRAIN Lab (PI: Mosconi), and work with KU personnel for purchasing, upgrading and maintaining equipment and complying with human subjects regulations. The coordinator also will work directly with the PI and lab members to support grant submissions and manuscript preparation, including identifying and entering study references, data analysis, and assisting in preparing all required materials.
- Administration of research assessments with individuals with ASD and related conditions (e.g., FXTAS) ranging in age from 12 months – later adulthood. Tasks include administration of clinical report measures and neuropsychological, cognitive, sensorimotor EEG and MRI tests. Scoring of standardized and experimental tests as well as data entry and analysis also will be conducted by the research coordinator in collaboration with members of the team and the PI.
- Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel between Lawrence and sites in Kansas City area.
- B.A./B.S. in a discipline related to motor control, neuroscience, psychology, geriatrics, education, social work, or child development.
- Strong interest in clinical research on neurodevelopmental or neurodegenerative disorders as evidenced by experience and application materials.
- History of involvement in a clinical research lab as evidenced by application materials.
- History of coursework in clinical psychology, clinical neuroscience, aging, or child development, as well as coursework related to conducting research as evidenced by application materials.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, as evidenced in a cover letter and by previous experience.
- Experience participating on a clinical research team.
- Strong writing and clinical skills as evidenced by application materials and previous experience.
- History of involvement in a clinical research lab studying child development, aging, or neurodevelopmental disorders.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application review begins Monday, November 9, 2026. For consideration, please apply no later than Sunday, November 8, 2026.Contact Information to ApplicantsDr. Matthew Mosconi: mosconi@ku.edu; Dr. Kathryn Unruh: katunruh@ku.edu; Ms. Meg Roggero: meg_roggero@ku.edu; Dr. Carissa Cascio: carissa.cascio@ku.eduAdvertised Salary Range$41,800 - $45,000Application Review BeginsMonday November 9, 2026Anticipated Start DateMonday November 30, 2026Apply to Job
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