Research Coordinator

Overview

A Research Coordinator position is currently available in Dr. Sephira Ryman's laboratory at The Mind Research Network, Albuquerque, New Mexico. The candidate will work on projects that use multimodal neuroimaging techniques (e.g. MRI/fMRI, EEG, DWI), biospecimen analyses, and detailed assessment of neuropsychiatric symptoms to study neurodegenerative conditions (Parkinson’s disease and dementia syndromes) and/or psychotic spectrum disorders. The lab has several ongoing projects that span a range of topics, including evaluating how cerebrovascular and gastrointestinal dysfunction contributes to disease onset and progression in neurodegenerative conditions.

The majority of the coordinator's time will be spent screening participants, scheduling, conducting assessments with study participants, coordinating biospecimen sharing with repositories, and assisting with administrative duties. Depending on the interests and long term plans, opportunities for to learn data analysis, manuscript preparation, and presen at national conferences can be provided.

In addition to completing the online application requirements, we request a cover letter describing your prior experience. Please add the cover letter at the beginning of your resume.

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.

Experience with clinical assessments and statistical methods/software is preferred.  

Physical Requirements

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