Research Coordinator

The Mind Research Network • Santa Fe, NM

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Coordinator will work with a research team on several grant-funded studies designed to evaluate neurobehavioral characteristics of criminal offenders with antisocial (e.g., psychopathic, paraphilic) traits as well as long-term outcomes (e.g., after release from incarceration) using established psychological, socio-behavioral, and/or neurobiological research procedures. Research Coordinators will be trained to assess psychopathy via clinical interviews, perform neuropsychological testing, and/or DSM-5 structured interviews. Qualified hires may also receive training in brain imaging (functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)) data collection and analyses.

Requirements

• A 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

• Experience with clinical assessments and statistical methods/software
• M.A. degree

Responsibilities

• Recruiting and scheduling participants
• Conducting clinical assessments
• Analyzing data to assure data integrity, quality control and protocol compliance
• Training staff and volunteers
• Supervising student volunteers and other staff
• Using statistical software to analyze data quantitatively and qualitatively, and assist in the preparation of conference presentations, manuscripts, and grant proposals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level