Clinical Research Coordinator- ELEVATE Study

Department Summary

The Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience (LCN) are committed to improving the lives of children throughout the world. Our multidisciplinary team of researchers brings together experts from a wide range of fields - including neuroscience, psychology, and education - to expand our knowledge of neurodevelopmental disorders so that we can translate what we learn into earlier identification, improved therapies, and better outcomes for children and families.

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will join the Early Learning and

Experience:

Variability in Assessment and Trajectories in Early childhood (ELEVATE) team in the Nelson Lab.

This position requires flexibility in scheduling. Candidates should be available to work evenings and weekends on occasion as needed.

• Coordinate day-to-day operations and functions for ELEVATE, a study designed to validate a pre-harmonized set of data collection tools to evaluate individual differences in learning and cognition in preschoolers. The project uses behavioral measures to assess learning and development in a cohort of children (ages 2-5) with a 1-year follow-up.
• Working with and coordinating a team of undergraduate students and staff associated with the research project, along with IRB management, and preparing progress reports.
• Work closely with team members on the development, coordination, and implementation of research procedures and day-to-day operations under the direction of the Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, or related field. Master’s preferred

Experience:

• 2 years of experience, 3 years of experience or more preferred
• Experience working with infants or children in a research setting
• Availability for flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends
• 2-year commitment to the position
• Computer skills including working knowledge of PC and Mac operating systems, as well as statistics software (e.g., Excel, SPSS)
• Ability to assist with grant preparation, publications, presentations, and/or applications to an Institutional Review Board
• High level of motivation; ability to work independently and as part of a team; excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good‑faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes.

Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.