Job Details
The Computational Psychiatry, Neuroimaging and Sleep Laboratory (CoPsyN Sleep Lab) is currently recruiting for a motivated and compassionate Clinical & Neuroimaging Research Coordinator for projects investigating the relationships between sleep disturbances, brain function, and emotional well-being. The CoPsyN Sleep lab is focused on translational clinical research and utilizes human neuroimaging, high density EEG, computational methods, and clinical psychology to examine the role of sleep physiology in the development, maintenance, and treatment of psychopathology across the lifespan.
Current projects include:
- An NIH funded clinical trial examining the impact of a sleep intervention on emotion regulation brain function in individuals with depression.
- ARPA-H funded clinical trials focused on identifying sleep biomarkers of improved well-being following treatment with various novel, rapid-acting pharmacotherapies including MDMA, ketamine, and propofol.
We are looking for a Research Coordinator to be an active contributor to all aspects of study operations and work closely with the Principal Investigator, Dr. Andrea Goldstein-Piekarski. The right person for this job will be able to hit the ground running and take responsibility for participant recruitment, fMRI scanning, hdEEG data acquisition, and data organization. We are looking for someone who is detail oriented and can trouble-shoot independently while recognizing when to ask questions. Comfort and skill with working with a diverse patient population is essential. There will also be opportunities to gain research experience in additional areas, such as in data analysis, fMRI and EEG pre-processing procedures, actigraphy, scientific presentations and reports to NIH.
The position will be based within a collaborative team and the CoPsyN Sleep Lab values diversity, cooperation, fairness, efficiency, and conscientiousness. The CoPsyN Sleep lab is committed to maintaining an inclusive and supportive environment for all members regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status.
Interested candidates should include a CV and Cover Letter addressing how your education and experience relates to the position as described above.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1-2 years of related hands-on experience in acquiring and/or processing data that requires a high level of technical skill and attention to detail (including but limited to functional MRI, EEG, lab-based assays etc.)
- Experience working with depressed, anxious, or other clinical populations
- Previous research experience in psychological test administration, research design, and statistical analysis
- Hands-on experience administering structured diagnostic interviews such as the MINI, and/or DUKE
- Strong interest of human neuroscience techniques and experimental design including EEG and fMRI
- Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing
- Highly reliable with demonstrated organizational ability
- Accurate record keeping and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
- Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping.
- Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
- Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or exposure to chemicals, blood, body fluid or tissues and risk of exposure to contagious diseases and infections.
- May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs.