Study Coordinator

Job Summary

We are seeking applicants for a full-time Research Technician Intermediate to support the Speech Neurophysiology Lab (PI: Soo-Eun Chang). Applicants are encouraged to visit our website to learn more about ongoing projects. This position involves coordination of multiple ongoing research studies in children and adults using MRI, EEG, brain stimulation, and behavioral data collection to investigate the neurophysiological basis of developmental stuttering.

Primary responsibilities are day-to-day coordination and execution of research studies, including participant recruitment, scheduling, community outreach, data collection, and study coordination.

• Participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, scheduling, and follow-up communications via telephone, email, videoconferencing platforms, and other approved methods.
• Conducting study visits and research assessments with participants (data collection using behavioral, physiological, neuroimaging, and other research methods as required by individual projects).
• Coordinating communication with participants, families, schools, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Supporting community outreach, recruitment events, educational activities, and participant engagement efforts.
• Assisting with study coordination and tracking participant progress through research protocols.
• Maintaining detailed study records, research databases, and regulatory documentation.
• Performing data entry, data verification, and quality assurance procedures.
• Preparing, organizing, and ordering study materials and supplies as needed.
• Monitoring study progress and supporting multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attending weekly team meetings and required trainings.
• Other duties as assigned to support laboratory operations and research activities.

• HS Diploma or Associate Degree in communication sciences and disorders, psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, education, public health, or a related field.
• 1 year of direct experience collecting data from research participants in a research or clinical setting.
• Comfort and experience interacting directly with children (and their parents) and adults as participants.
• Comfort attending community outreach activities (e.g., tabling at local health fairs, conferences, etc.).
• Comfort making phone calls, handling unexpected issues, and adapting to changing study needs.
• Ability to receive and incorporate frequent corrective feedback, particularly during training.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative research team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort interacting with research participants of diverse backgrounds and ages.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to precisely follow multi-step protocols.
• Ability to assume responsibility, meet data deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft software applications as well as electronic databases.
• Ability to be punctual and work within tight deadlines.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge.

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent education and experience) in communication sciences and disorders, psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, education, public health, or a related field.
• 2+ years of directly relevant experience: research, clinical, educational, or community-engagement experience (this can include experience obtained during undergraduate studies).
• Previous employment (outside of undergraduate studies) as a research assistant, study coordinator, or in a participant-facing research environment.
• Interest in speech, language, communication, cognitive, or neuro-developmental research.
• Familiarity with REDCap, Qualtrics, or other research management systems.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and competing priorities.

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day.
• 2:1 match on retirement savings.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment.

This is a Monday through Friday, full-time, on-site position. Some flexible evening and weekend work may be required around busy periods of data collection and community events. Our priority is to schedule research visits at times most convenient for participants, who may need after-school or after-work sessions.

This position is located at one of our off-site campus locations in Ann Arbor, MI.

Successful candidates will be joining a collaborative research environment that supports professional development and skill building in research methods, participant engagement, and study coordination. A team-science approach is central to our lab. Proactive collaboration,…