Clinical Research Coordinator (Dr Uraina Clark's Neuropsychology & Neuroimaging Lab) - Neurology

The Clark Lab is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator to work on studies that investigate the effects of stress in adults, using behavioral, neuropsychological, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques. The successful candidate will assist with the day-to-day running of the lab; conduct participant recruitment, screening, and neuropsychological assessments; and assist with MRI data acquisition.

The CRC will contribute to our lab’s aims of elucidating neural mechanisms underlying behavioral, cognitive, psychiatric, and health-related effects associated with stress exposure. This position offers an outstanding intellectual and multidisciplinary research environment with a commitment to translational research.

• Conduct participant recruitment, scheduling, and screening.
• Conduct structured clinical interviews and neuropsychological test batteries.
• Assist in the collection, organization, analysis, and review of experimental data for publication and presentation.
• Assist with other lab-related duties.

• Bachelors degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related discipline; or a combination of relevant research experience and education
• 0-2 years of research/human subjects experience; 1-2 years preferred
• Prior research experience is required; prior experience in conducting psychiatric interviews and neuropsychological testing with patients or research participants is preferred.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse research environment.
• Candidates must be skilled at using Microsoft Office software (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Candidates who have experience with: E-Prime coding/experimental design, MRI analysis packages (FSL, SPM, Freesurfer, AFNI), and/or database programs (REDCap) are desirable.
• A commitment of 2 years or more is required.

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