Research Coordinator (Research Professional 1)

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is seeking a Research Coordinator (Research Professional 1). The position includes: conducting assessments with research participants following IRB-approved protocols within the Research in Mechanisms of Addiction (RIMA) laboratory. This position will be under the supervision of Jazmin Camchong, principal investigator in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Study visits for ongoing clinical trials will include structured clinical interviews, neurocognitive testing, MRI imaging, EEG data collection, and neuromodulation (non-invasive transcranial electrical stimulation, tES). Study visits will involve driving to addiction treatment programs in the Twin Cities metro area to administer the neuromodulation sessions to participants (mileage reimbursed).

This position is full-time for 1 year.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

*65% - Follow PI instructions on maintaining and running alcohol and substance use tDCS studies including recruitment, screening, scheduling, data collection, tES, EEG and MRI sessions, assist with study volunteer schedule.
*15% - Assist with data entry/management within RedCap/Qualtrics for multiple studies and verifying/ensuring complete data collection.
*10% - Assist with maintaining regulatory binders including DOA, protocol training, notes to file for regulatory and each study binder.
*10% - Assist with preparations for study monitoring/auditing.

Required Qualifications:

*BA/BS or a combination of education and related work experience to equal four years.
*Ability to demonstrate outstanding communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

*Experience with non-invasive neuromodulation
*Experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator
*Experience working with individuals with substance use disorder
*Knowledge of neuroscience research
*Experience administering diagnostic interviews
*Experience with MRI data collection
*Experience with administering cognitive assessments

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences consists of an outstanding team of researchers, clinicians, and educators who provide world-class expertise in psychiatric illness, treatment, scholarship, and scientific discovery.

Our mission is to:

• Create and disseminate new knowledge in the science of mental health
• Provide effective and innovative clinical care programs to alleviate the suffering of mental illness and promote mental resilience
• Train the next generation of interprofessional experts who will be leaders in Minnesota and beyond
• Engage in compassionate and vigorous outreach and advocacy on issues relevant to psychiatric illness, treatment, and research

You can find more information on our website at https://med.umn.edu/psychiatry.

Pay Range: Salary range is $23-$24/hour, depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment for 1 year

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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