Clinical Research Coordinator - Psychology

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Summary:

The Research on Excessive Persistent and Emotion-based Actions and Traits (REPEAT) Lab in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University is recruiting to fill 2-3 Clinical Research Coordinator positions. These positions will provide support for various research projects conducted by the Principal Investigator, Dr. Ann Haynos, most of which investigate the neurobiology and treatment of eating disorders and other disorders of rigidity (e.g., obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders). Current projects include using a range of methods (fMRI, neurocognitive measures, computational modeling, ambulatory assessment, clinical interviews) to investigate how people develop and maintain eating disorders and related disorders, and how to target these processes in treatment.

Employees acknowledge that positions are grant-funded and understand that the continuation of the positions depends on the continuation of grant funding.

Typical Duties

The Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating clinical research studies that involve individuals with eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other psychological concerns in a compliant and efficient manner. Under the direction of the PI, the incumbent will collaborate with all members of the clinical research team to ensure all federal, state, university, and protocol requirements are followed, institutional research objectives are met, and that ethical obligations are kept.

Job activities include but are not limited to:
•assisting with lab organization and planning;
•recruiting, screening, and enrolling participants into lab studies;
•coordinating research procedures (including administer fMRI, neurocognitive measures, ambulatory measures, and clinical interviews);
•maintaining regulatory and compliance requirements, including appropriate study documentation/record;
•supervising undergraduate volunteers;
•managing, cleaning, and analyzing study data; and
•assisting with manuscript and grant preparation.

The position will allow knowledge and skill development related to conducting neuroimaging procedures and complex statistical and computational analysis, interfacing with clinical populations, and working within a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment. This is an excellent opportunity for obtaining research and clinical experience prior to applying for graduate or medical school, and will involve professional development, including the ability to work on publications, conference talks, and grants.

The VCU job series for these positions is Clinical Research Coordinator in the Research & Innovation job family.  For more information, please see VCU Human Resources’ Job Family and Salary Ranges.  

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Preferred Qualifications

• Research or clinical experience working with eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and/or similar clinical population
• Knowledge of and experience with neuroimaging methods and/or analysis
• Knowledge of and experience with coding (e.g., through R, Python, Matlab, or other coding language)
• Knowledge of and experience with statistical analysis and/or computational modeling (e.g., through R, SPSS)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Data Science, or a related discipline OR education/experience in a clinical research setting equal to 4 years
• Excellent communication, writing, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
• Demonstrated experience working with clinical populations with psychological concerns OR evidence of commitment to learn the skills necessary to work with these populations
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a team
• Ability to prioritize work requirements and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage time effectively, perform daily tasks with minimal supervision
• Willingness to travel to study sites and meeting locations, as applicable

Typical Expertise

Working knowledge of their subject matter expertise and work under general supervision, resolving most standard issues independently and referring complex issues to an upper-level manager.

Job-Specific Physical and Cognitive Requirements

Physical Demands
Light lifting (<20 lbs.): marginal
Moderate lifting (20-50 lbs.): marginal
Pushing/pulling: marginal
Walking: marginal
Standing: marginal
Sitting: essential
Reaching: marginal
Repetitive motion: essential
Bending: marginal

Emotional Demands
Fast pace: essential
Average pace: essential
Multiple stimuli: essential
Frequent change: essential
Intense customer interaction

Memory/Sensory Demands
Memory: essential
Reasoning: essential
Hearing: essential
Reading: essential
Analyzing: essential
Logic: essential
Verbal communication: essential
Written communication: essential

Ann Haynos
haynosa@vcu.edu
301-801-1294