Part-Time Clinical Research Associate II: Neuroimaging & Anxiety Research

Clinical Research Associate II (PART-TIME)

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number:

Department

Department MMI Administration Research

Business Unit

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Part-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Remote/Telecommuting

Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity

Position Summary

PART - TIME
The Clinical Research Associate will support the Blackford Laboratory research on anxiety circuits through participant recruitment, scheduling, data management, and executing study visits, including various assessments and sample collections. The role involves regular travel for MRI visits and community partner recruitment efforts within Omaha. The Clinical Research Associate should excel in communication, adhere to protocols, demonstrate a positive team attitude, and prioritize high-quality output.

The lab offers comprehensive training, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative environment focused on investigating anxiety disorders in youth and adults.

Working Title Clinical Research Associate II (PART-TIME)

Job Title

Job Title Clinical Research Associate L2

Salary Grade

Salary Grade RA15S

Appointment Type

Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY

Salary Range

Salary Range $21.058 - $31.587/hourly

Job Requisition Begin Date

Job Requisition Begin Date 08/11/2026

Application Review Date

Application Review Date 08/18/2026

Review Date Information:

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required

Education:

Required

Education:

Associate's degree or equivalent

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (

NOTE:

Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

Healthcare, Science or related field
The Clinical Research Associate will support the Blackford Laboratory research on anxiety circuits through participant recruitment, scheduling, data management, and executing study visits, including various assessments and sample collections. The role involves regular travel for MRI visits and community partner recruitment efforts within Omaha. The Clinical Research Associate should excel in communication, adhere to protocols, demonstrate a positive team attitude, and prioritize high-quality output.

The lab offers comprehensive training, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative environment focused on investigating anxiety disorders in youth and adults.

Required Experience

Required Experience 2 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Clinical experience and/or research experience in a clinical or laboratory setting.
(Will consider four years related education/ experience)

Required License

Required License No

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Required Computer Applications:

Required Computer Applications:
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Preferred Education:

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Psychology or Neuroscience

Preferred Experience:

Experience related to clinical research, especially in mental health and/or neuroimaging.
Previous research experience and/or experience with children is highly desirable.

Preferred License:

Preferred License:
No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Additional

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Phlebotomy or willing to be trained in phlebotomy
• Coding/programming experience (any language)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Will you accept PART-TIME employment?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a high school education or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have clinical experience and/or research experience in a clinical or laboratory setting?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you do have clinical experience and/or research experience in a clinical or laboratory setting, please elaborate (If No, indicate NA).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No
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