Clinical Research Coordinator A

University of Pennsylvania

About The Position

The Laboratory for Cognition and Neural Stimulation (LCNS) is a cutting-edge neuromodulation lab using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) to advance the fields of cognitive neurology and cognitive neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine. https://www.med.upenn.edu/lcns/ Our mission is to study structure–function relationships in the brain that give rise to cognition and healthy brain function and to translate this knowledge into the development of novel therapies for patients with cognitive deficits due to stroke and neurodegenerative disease. The LCNS, under the direction of Principal Investigator Dr. H. Branch Coslett, is seeking a full‑time Clinical Research Coordinator. In this role, the coordinator will take primary responsibility for coordinating and managing study visits, including scheduling, preparing visit materials, ensuring protocol adherence, and documenting all procedures. The coordinator will also support intervention delivery by administering structured speech‑language therapy sessions under the supervision of a licensed research Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP). Additional responsibilities include participant recruitment, detailed data entry, administration of noninvasive brain stimulation (TMS and tES), administration of test of language, and study follow‑up activities. The coordinator will also oversee human subjects payment processes, ensuring timely, accurate compensation in compliance with institutional procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while balancing competing priorities and timelines.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a research team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to communicate with patients, physicians, medical staff, and caregivers respectfully and effectively is essential.
Strong planning, organizational, and prioritizing capabilities along with problem solving skills is required.
This position is contingent upon funding.

Nice To Haves

Experience in cognitive sciences, neurosciences, psychology, communication disorders, or linguistics preferred.
Experience working in a hospital or clinical setting is strongly preferred.
Experience with individuals with cognitive or communication impairments is preferred.
Experience with EPIC EMR and REDcap is highly preferred.
Prior brain stimulation experience is highly preferred.
Position requires a highly motivated, detail oriented, and confident individual with interests in psycholinguistics, neuromodulation, or therapeutics.

Responsibilities

Perform required research activities per protocol and in accordance with Good Clinical Practices.
Scheduling subject visits within appropriate window, ensuring all tests and assessments are completed.
Administer noninvasive brain stimulation (TMS and tES) to enrolled study patients.
Administer, score, and interpret neuropsychological language tests; report accurate, timely data.
Schedule, coordinate, and collect study MRI data.
Maintain clinical research databases, subject files, and regulatory documentation.
Assist with manuscript preparation and data analysis.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.