Clinical Research Coordinator (Department of Neurodevelopment and Psychosis)

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Baller Lab is a consultation-liaison psychiatry lab committed to improving care for patients with comorbid psychiatric and medical illnesses. The Clinical Research Coordinator will oversee the collection of behavioral data from recruitment through quality assessment and data analysis. The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is the oldest and one of the finest medical schools in the United States. Penn is rich in tradition and heritage and at the same time consistently at the forefront of new developments and innovations in medical education and research. Since its founding in 1765 the School has been a strong presence in the community and prides itself on educating the leaders of tomorrow in patient care, biomedical research, and medical education. http://www.med.upenn.edu/. Erica Baller and the Baller Laboratory are recruiting a Clinical Research Coordinator to assist investigators in conducting behavioral and multimodal neuroimaging research examining the relationship between psychiatric symptoms and brain disease in multiple sclerosis. The Baller Lab is a consultation-liaison psychiatry lab committed to improving care for patients with comorbid psychiatric and medical illnesses. Historically, most research in psychiatry has focused on studying medically healthy patients, leaving physicians with less guidance when caring for patients with complex medical needs. Our lab focuses on combining brain imaging, psychiatric evaluations, and medical informatics to better understand how physical illness impacts psychiatric health.

Requirements

A BA/BS degree and 1-2 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
The candidate must have a passion for science, superb interpersonal skills, and technical affinity.
An interest in working directly with adults with both psychiatric symptoms and medical comorbidities is essential.
Knowledge of IRB and human research protection regulations is desirable.
Above all, the applicant should demonstrate strong motivation, empathy, and excellent organizational skills.
Background check required.
Must pass Pennsylvania s Child Protective Services Act (also known as Act 73) background checks, within 30-90 days of employment.
Position contingent on funding.

Nice To Haves

Preference for an educational background in Neuroscience/Psychology or Biology/Premed with plans to pursue a graduate degree in psychology, neuroscience, or medicine.
While not required, experience with the Unix/Linux operating system and the statistical package R is a major asset.

Responsibilities

recruitment and acquisition of behavioral data via clinical and cognitive assessments
clinical phenotyping via electronic medical records
image analysis
maintenance of regulatory documents and correspondence

Benefits

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
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.
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 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 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.
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.