Clinical Research Coordinator - Neurodynamics and Neural Decoding Group

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A full-time Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is needed to implement experiments, recruit subjects, assist in data collection (behavioral, MEG, EEG and MRI), perform data analysis, help train and supervise undergraduate researchers and interns, and maintain secure research records and perform basic administrative tasks. NSF funding for PI and co-I effort is extremely limited, and so a full-time CRC is needed to perform most of the day-to-day work of the lab with regular, but time-limited direct supervision from professional staff. Note that the proposed research involves interaction with students at Salem State University, which has a subcontract on the grant that support this work, and colleagues at University of Connecticut who may pursue related work using simulation methods. The CRC would play a role in facilitating these interactions.

The CRC will work independently under limited supervision while participating in research related to human speech and language perception. The position will involve exposure to all aspects of the research process in a lab that is at the forefront of the development and use of effective connectivity and neural decoding analyses of multimodal brain imaging data to explore the processing interactions that support spoken language perception.

The work will include:
-Subject recruitment, stimulus development, experiment implementation and execution
-Subject testing including MRI and MEG/EEG scanning, data analysis, some MatLab and Python programming related to the implementation of data analysis, computational simulation and visualization tools, database management, and minor administrative work
-Training of undergraduate interns and student researchers in behavioral research methods
-Will involve training in multimodal imaging techniques, effective connectivity analyses, neural decoding, machine learning techniques, spectral and timeseries statistical analyses, and speech recording, synthesis, analysis and digital editing techniques
-Basic research administration including secure maintenance of lab records and support of ordering and required reporting


The following skills/abilities/competencies are required:
-Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Linguistics, Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field; Previous experience working in a research lab setting is desired. Prior experience with neuroimaging techniques such as MRI, EEG or MEG is preferred, but not required.
- Solid programming skills (especially Matlab and Python) and the ability to acquire new technical skills are essential
- Familiarity with basic statistics
- Given the amount of training and experience necessary to master the skills required for the position, we have a strong preference for applicants who are able to make a commitment through June 2027.

 

Job Summary

Summary
Following established policies, procedures, and study protocols, provides assistance on clinical research studies, including recruiting, evaluating, and consenting patients for studies; collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; performing clinical tests such as phlebotomy, EKGs, etc.; maintaining and updating data generated by the study. Candidates who are in the process of completing their bachelor's degree have a grace period of six months from their hire date (up to 1 year if starting per diem) to provide degree equivalency verification.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions
-Reviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and organizational guidelines; verify all sponsor requirements are met.
-Recruiting patients for clinical trials, conducts phone interviews.
-Verifies the accuracy of study forms and updates them per protocol.
-Prepares data for analysis and data entry.
-Documents patient visits and procedures.
-Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC Procedures.
-Assists with interviewing study subjects.
-Assists with study regulator submissions.

 

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's Degree Science required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Some relevant research project work 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Careful attention to detail and good organizational skills.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Working knowledge of clinical research protocols.
- Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

65 Landsdowne Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

EEO Statement:

Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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