Clinical Research Coordinator

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Summary:

Advance ground-breaking addiction research as a Clinical Research Coordinator with the Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies (IDAS)  this high-impact, independent role, you will lead all operational phases of multi-site neurobehavioral studies across pediatric and adult populations—from study launch and regulatory compliance to participant recruitment, data management, and multidisciplinary team supervision. Utilizing cutting-edge research technologies, you will independently operate MRI scanners, VR-based therapeutic platforms, and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) devices while managing complex datasets using tools like REDCap and R.

If you have hands‑on experience in human‑subject clinical research, biosample collection, and behavioral assessments, join us to drive innovative discoveries in a collaborative, mission‑driven environment.

Unit: VP Research MBU

Department: Inst for Drug Alcohol Stud

Department Summary: At the VCU Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, our mission is to foster transformative research, discovery, and innovation at Virginia Commonwealth University through excellence in service.
We partner with faculty in all schools and departments as they seek funding, plan studies, establish collaborations, calculate budgets, submit grant applications, negotiate industry contracts, and secure patents and licensing agreements.

Our commitment to supporting and elevating the research community at VCU has resulted in record levels of sponsored research and has placed VCU among the nation’s premier public research universities.
Through our passion for discovery and willingness to take on challenges, we continue to advance the work that matters most and position the university as a national leader in research, innovation, creativity, and scholarship.
About the VCU Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies (IDAS)
The Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies (IDAS) at Virginia Commonwealth University is a premier hub for scientific discovery, dedicated to advancing multidisciplinary research and training on the neuroscience of addictions and related neurobehavioral disorders. Located in the heart of Richmond, IDAS bridges the gap between the laboratory and clinical practice, utilizing cutting‑edge brain‑imaging technology and collaborative clinical studies to understand how addiction impacts the brain and to develop life‑changing treatments.

As a vital part of a nationally renowned public research institution, we foster an "UNcommon" environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation in public health. We invite dedicated professionals to join our team in addressing one of society’s most pressing challenges through rigorous science, compassionate education, and a commitment to community well‑being.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Job Duties:

• Independently coordinate all phases of clinical research studies, including study launch with establishment of standard operating procedures, participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, study visit execution, and data management
• Lead operational infrastructure development (e.g., workflows, onboarding systems, study tracking processes) to improve efficiency and scalability
• Manage study timelines and logistics across multiple active protocols, including longitudinal descriptive cohort studies and interventional clinical trials
• Train and supervise research assistants, students, peer support specialists and research immersion volunteers in protocol execution and study operations
• Work with health clinic staff to facilitate recruitment, including with peer‑support specialists

• Establish and oversee recruitment pipelines and implement strategies to optimize enrollment and retention
• Conduct informed consent and participant screening using protocol‑specific criteria
• Coordinate complex participant scheduling and longitudinal follow‑up that may require engagement with multiple informants
• Ensure high‑quality participant experience and adherence to study protocols

• Oversee data integrity across studies,…