Clinical Research Coordinator , Center Neuromodulation Research

The Center for Neuromodulation Research (CNR) in the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences seeks an experienced Clinical Research Assistant to lead day-to-day operations across a portfolio of clinical trials investigating non-invasive neuromodulation, including focused ultrasound (FUS) and vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), as treatments for substance use disorders and behavioral addictions.

Working under the guidance of the study investigators, the Research Assistant supports participant recruitment and screening, study visit procedures, specimen handling, and data collection and entry. The role includes regular off-site work at community addiction treatment centers, working directly with service users.

This is an excellent position for someone early in their research career looking for growth to more senior clinical positions; alternatively, would suit candidates preparing for graduate, medical, or clinical training. We are looking less for a long résumé than for evidence of real commitment to research, a strong record of curiosity and follow-through, and an authentic desire to work with people affected by addiction and psychiatric illness.

Comprehensive training will be provided in clinical research procedures, neuromodulation methods, and regulatory practice. Successful Research Assistants have opportunities to contribute to manuscripts and conference presentations.

• Screen and identify eligible participants against protocol inclusion and exclusion criteria; maintain accurate screening logs.
• Obtain and document informed consent under supervision and in accordance with IRB-approved procedures, once trained and delegated.
• Support recruitment activities at partnering addiction treatment centers and community organizations, including off-site visits working directly with service users.

• Perform vital signs, pregnancy testing, and other urine-based testing (e.g., toxicology screening) per protocol.
• Collect, process, store, and ship study specimens according to protocol and laboratory procedures.
• Administer study questionnaires, behavioral tasks, and assessments as trained and delegated.
• Recognize and promptly report adverse events, participant concerns, and protocol deviations to the Coordinator or investigator.

• Assist with ongoing study organization, including scheduling study visits, coordinating research visit logistics, maintaining accurate research study data, and assisting with the processing of participant study payments.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of study documentation, including study visit schedules, study drug/device diaries, monitoring and training logs, equipment records, and study communications.
• Learn to read and follow a clinical trial protocol exactly as it is written.

• Collect and enter study data in a timely and accurate fashion, and maintain corresponding source documentation.
• Support study database maintenance and data quality checks (REDCap or equivalent).
• Assist with literature searches and reviews to support protocol development, manuscripts, and grant applications.

• Develop and demonstrate a clear understanding of the importance of participant safety in clinical research, and learn to identify the components of a clinical trial protocol that are employed to protect participants.
• Adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Human Subjects Protection, HIPAA, and all applicable federal, state, and University regulations.

• Bachelor's degree in a health, life sciences, psychology, neuroscience, or related field,
  or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior research experience in a clinical…