Research Coordinator

Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute•Albuquerque, NM

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mind Research Network (MRN), a division of the Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute (LBRI), is seeking a Research Coordinator to join Dr. Candelaria-Cook’s lab. The successful candidate will support an NIH-funded research project focused on spatial memory development in children and adolescents. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 1) participant recruitment and coordination, 2) fMRI and MEG data collection, curation & management, 3) conducting clinical assessments, 4) preparing submissions to the NIH data archive, 5) coordinating IRB amendments, 6) analyzing data quantitatively and assist in preparation of reports, presentations, and manuscripts, 7) team collaboration. As this position involves working as part of a research team, as well as working with children and their families, applicants should have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been attained.
Demonstrated knowledge of psychological, socio-behavioral and/or neurobehavioral research principles, practices and protocols.
Knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures of basic medical and/or clinical research.
Ability to understand and follow basic scientific research protocols and procedures.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to learn department-specific computer systems as needed.
High degree of professionalism, strong organizational and time-management skills.
Demonstrated ability in managing a wide variety of tasks simultaneously while meeting multiple deadlines.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

MA degree
Experience with clinical assessments and statistical methods/software
Experience working with children or with clinical populations
Comfortable interacting with children and families in a research setting
Experience coordinating human subjects research and recruiting from the community
Experience with neuroimaging, particularly MEG and/or MRI data collection
Proficiency with Linux/Unix environments
Programming or data-science experience (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R, or similar)
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a research team
Highly organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple priorities
Individuals with Developmental Psychology background

Responsibilities

Participant recruitment and coordination
fMRI and MEG data collection, curation & management
Conducting clinical assessments
Preparing submissions to the NIH data archive
Coordinating IRB amendments
Analyzing data quantitatively and assist in preparation of reports, presentations, and manuscripts
Team collaboration