Research Coordinator
Lovelace Biomedical
Date: 3 days ago
City: Santa Fe, NM
Contract type: Full time
Overview
The research coordinator will work with a team on grant-funded studies designed to evaluate neurobehavioral characteristics of incarcerated criminal offenders with antisocial (e.g., psychopathic) traits, substance use disorders, and/or past traumatic events (including traumatic brain injury). Our studies also investigate the impact of treatment (e.g., cognitive skills training) as well long-term outcomes post-release from incarceration. Research coordinators are responsible for recruiting and scheduling participants, conducting clinical and neuropsychological assessments, and data organization/scoring/entry. Depending on interests and experience, training may also be provided in brain imaging (e.g., functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)) data collection and analysis. Opportunities are also available to become involved in and/or lead research papers and publications.
This position is primarily based in Santa Fe, NM, with four days/week spent collecting study data at the Penitentiary of New Mexico, and one day at the Mind Research Network in Albuquerque, NM for team meetings.
Qualifications
Requires 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. Candidates with a M.A are also encouraged to apply.
Must have demonstrated knowledge of psychological, socio-behavioral and/or neurobehavioral research principles, practices and protocols as well as knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures of basic medical and/or clinical research. Must have the ability to understand and follow basic scientific research protocols and procedures.
Requires strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently and as a part of a team. Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality as well as the ability to learn department-specific computer systems as needed. Must have a high degree of professionalism, strong organizational and time-management skills. Demonstrated ability in managing a wide variety of tasks simultaneously while meeting multiple deadlines is required.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a background check.
Physical Requirements
Experience with clinical assessments and statistical methods/software is preferred.
Work is performed in a dry laboratory environment. Will operate standard office equipment and will frequently stand, walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone, perform repetitive motions and occasionally lift objects that weigh up to 20 pounds. May interact with research participants.
Work is performed in correctional facilities. Will interact with incarcerated individuals.
The above is intended to describe the general requirements for the position and should not be interpreted as an exhaustive statement of physical requirements. The Institute will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position.
Salary
Salary is commensurate with experience.
EEO, including disability/vets
The research coordinator will work with a team on grant-funded studies designed to evaluate neurobehavioral characteristics of incarcerated criminal offenders with antisocial (e.g., psychopathic) traits, substance use disorders, and/or past traumatic events (including traumatic brain injury). Our studies also investigate the impact of treatment (e.g., cognitive skills training) as well long-term outcomes post-release from incarceration. Research coordinators are responsible for recruiting and scheduling participants, conducting clinical and neuropsychological assessments, and data organization/scoring/entry. Depending on interests and experience, training may also be provided in brain imaging (e.g., functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)) data collection and analysis. Opportunities are also available to become involved in and/or lead research papers and publications.
This position is primarily based in Santa Fe, NM, with four days/week spent collecting study data at the Penitentiary of New Mexico, and one day at the Mind Research Network in Albuquerque, NM for team meetings.
Qualifications
Requires 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. Candidates with a M.A are also encouraged to apply.
Must have demonstrated knowledge of psychological, socio-behavioral and/or neurobehavioral research principles, practices and protocols as well as knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures of basic medical and/or clinical research. Must have the ability to understand and follow basic scientific research protocols and procedures.
Requires strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently and as a part of a team. Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality as well as the ability to learn department-specific computer systems as needed. Must have a high degree of professionalism, strong organizational and time-management skills. Demonstrated ability in managing a wide variety of tasks simultaneously while meeting multiple deadlines is required.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a background check.
Physical Requirements
Experience with clinical assessments and statistical methods/software is preferred.
Work is performed in a dry laboratory environment. Will operate standard office equipment and will frequently stand, walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone, perform repetitive motions and occasionally lift objects that weigh up to 20 pounds. May interact with research participants.
Work is performed in correctional facilities. Will interact with incarcerated individuals.
The above is intended to describe the general requirements for the position and should not be interpreted as an exhaustive statement of physical requirements. The Institute will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position.
Salary
Salary is commensurate with experience.
EEO, including disability/vets
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