Research Coordinator

The University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Center for Psychiatric Research (CPR) is seeking a highly motivated individual to work in a fast-paced clinical research setting primarily responsible for data collection for multiple interventional psychiatry research studies. The Research Coordinator performs varied data collection tasks for the clinical research protocol. This includes collecting, processing, and coordinating a range of data under the established protocol regarding method, process, and technique including collection of data from behavioral assessments, neuropsychological testing, and neuroimaging, blood sampling, as well as acquiring technical data during interventional treatment sessions, including electroencephalography, functional near infrared spectroscopy, and others. Work will be at locations on UNM campus and at off-site research locations. Will perform preliminary data manipulation, assist in the execution of standard research protocol and may participate in routine data analysis. The Research Coordinator will also be responsible for maintaining research equipment. This position works in a clinical research setting and will report directly to the Research Operations Manager and Principle Investigator. The available position is for a multi-year grant. Traveling to various clinical and research areas will be required. The UNM Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is a multi-division department within the UNM School of Medicine. We provide excellent, innovative education to residents, medical students, and health professionals; the highest quality mental health care to the citizens of New Mexico; and pursue outstanding multidisciplinary research that helps solve important health problems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
At least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Must submit to a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and understanding of interventional psychiatry research, especially TMS, psychedelics, neurofeedback.
Relevant education in a related scientific or mathematic field.
Ability to maintain high quality and safety standards; meticulousness for detail and accuracy.
Experience collecting and processing research data and clearly recording findings.
Experience in COINS, REDCAP, other databases is a plus.
Working knowledge and understanding of scientific research methodology.
Ability to construct spreadsheets, organize data, analyze and interpret statistical data, and report data and outcomes in written and graphical formats.
Advanced skills with MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel
Working knowledge of neuroimaging and neurodiagnostic research techniques, instrumentation, and/or equipment, especially MRI, EEG, FNIRS.
Experience with statistical computer software, especially SAS, SPSS, R, or other similar programs.
Excellent interpersonal skills- prior experience working with psychiatric clinical populations demonstrating ability to respond compassionately and empathetically to persons in distress.

Responsibilities

Performs varied data collection tasks for the clinical research protocol.
Collects, processes, and coordinates a range of data under the established protocol regarding method, process, and technique.
Collects data from behavioral assessments, neuropsychological testing, and neuroimaging, blood sampling.
Acquires technical data during interventional treatment sessions, including electroencephalography, functional near infrared spectroscopy, and others.
Performs preliminary data manipulation.
Assists in the execution of standard research protocol.
May participate in routine data analysis.
Maintains research equipment.
Travels to various clinical and research areas.