Research Coordinator, Brain Health, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine R0153542

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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Research Coordinator, Brain Health, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine [R0153542].

The Research Coordinator supports the coordination and execution of the Biomarker Observatory, a large-scale, interdisciplinary research initiative developing a comprehensive database and website of curated information on current and emerging biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease and related disorders (ADRD) drug development and clinical trials. The project is funded by the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) and housed within the Chambers-Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience in the Department of Brain Health at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine.

The position focuses on project coordination, data management, interdisciplinary collaboration, reproducibility, and research infrastructure across a project team of internal and external collaborators and consultants spanning clinical trials, imaging, fluid and digital biomarkers, database development, website and graphic design, and artificial intelligence. The Coordinator ensures efficient workflows, high-quality data management, and timely completion of research deliverables.

The Department of Brain Health is primarily focused on neurodegenerative disease research that spans from investigations of progress and process in clinical trials, health disparities in neurodegenerative diseases, identification and the examination of biomarkers of disease, and preclinical investigations of mechanisms driving disease and novel treatments in Alzheimer’s disease, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Stroke.

This position requires a Bachelor's from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and two (2) years of related experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background screening.

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions – contingent upon funding.

• Competitive total rewards package including:
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• Rebel Card discounts on and off…