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.

• 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 research setting (may include undergraduate research assistantships, internships, or volunteer research roles).
• Highly personable, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport and engage participants with warmth and without judgment.
• Demonstrated ability or clear aptitude for working with psychiatric and substance‑using patient populations.
• Willingness and ability to complete Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and human subjects protection training (CITI) prior to study activities.
• Strong organizational skills, reliability, and attention to detail.
• A demonstrated commitment to research and a strong desire to learn: evidenced by academic record, research involvement, or relevant volunteer/clinical experience.
• Ability to accept direction, ask questions, and follow written procedures precisely.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to off‑site partner locations in the local region.
• Legal right to work in the United States without visa sponsorship, now and in the future. The University will not sponsor visas for this position.

• Experience with REDCap or comparable electronic data capture systems, and general comfort with research data infrastructure.
• Experience conducting literature reviews or supporting scientific writing.
• Prior exposure to substance use disorder, addiction, or psychiatric populations — clinical, research, harm‑reduction, peer‑support, or volunteer…