Assistant Clinical and Neuroimaging Research Coordinator (Hybrid Opportunity), Psychiatry - Sleep Medicine
The Assistant Clinical and Neuroimaging Research Coordinator will work on a collaborative project of the Padula BRAVE Lab and the Computational Psychiatry, Neuroimaging, and Sleep Lab.
The Padula BRAVE Lab, led by Dr. Claudia Padula, is focused on understanding the brain circuits that underlie addictive behaviors, such as alcohol use disorder (AUD). The primary goal of this research is to understand biological markers that impact treatment outcomes, as well as their modifiability. The long-term goal of the Padula BRAVE Lab is to increase precision and availability of treatment options for those suffering from addiction.
The CoPsyN Sleep Lab, led by Dr. Andrea Goldstein-Piekarski, is focused on translational clinical research and utilizes human neuroimaging, high density EEG, computational methods, and clinical psychology to examine the role of sleep physiology in the development, maintenance, and treatment of psychopathology across the lifespan.
The Computational Psychiatry, Neuroimaging and Sleep Laboratory (CoPsyN Sleep Lab) is currently recruiting for a motivated and compassionate Clinical & Neuroimaging Research Coordinator to work on a collaborative research project between the two labs investigating the relationships between sleep disturbances, brain function, emotional well-being, and substance misuse.
Current projects include:
- An NIH funded clinical trial studying the mechanistic interrelationship between sleep, co-occurring cannabis and alcohol use disorder, and neurocircuit dysfunction during early abstinence.
We are looking for a Research Coordinator to be an active contributor to all aspects of study operations and work closely with the Principal Investigators, Dr. Andrea Goldstein-Piekarski and Dr. Claudia Padula. The right person for this job will be able to hit the ground running and take responsibility for participant recruitment, fMRI scanning, hdEEG data acquisition, and data organization. We are looking for someone who is detail oriented and can trouble-shoot independently while recognizing when to ask questions. Comfort and skill with working with a diverse patient population is essential. There will also be opportunities to gain research experience in additional areas, such as in data analysis, fMRI and EEG pre-processing procedures, actigraphy, basic wetlab training to process genetic samples, scientific presentations and reports to NIH.
The position will be based within a collaborative team and the values of diversity, cooperation, fairness, efficiency, and conscientiousness. The Padula BRAVE Lab and CoPsyN Sleep Lab are committed to maintaining an inclusive and supportive environment for all members regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status.
Interested candidates should include a CV and Cover Letter addressing how your education and experience relates to the position as described above.
Duties include:
- Serve as primary contact with research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies
- Attach and calibrate polysomnography and EEG equipment in clinical setting
- Coordinate functional MRI scanning sessions and pre/post scan procedures
- Coordinate studies from start-up through close-out
- Determine eligibility of and obtain informed consent from study participants according to protocol
- Assist in developing recruitment strategies
- Coordinate collection of study specimens and processing
- Administer study cognitive and neuropsychological tests and collect medical information according to protocols
- Collect and manage patient and laboratory data for clinical research projects
- Manage research project databases, develop flow sheets and other study related documents, and complete study documents/case report forms
- Ensure compliance with research protocols, and review and audit case report forms for completion and accuracy with source documents
- Prepare regulatory submissions, and ensure Institutional Review Board renewals are completed
* - Other duties may also be assigned
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1-2 years of related hands-on experience in acquiring data that requires a high level of technical skill and attention to detail (including but not limited to functional MRI, EEG, lab-based assays etc.)
- Experience working with sensitive populations, including those with a history of alcohol and substance misuse
- Previous experience in psychological test administration and research design
- Hands-on experience administering structured diagnostic interviews such as the DUKE, MINI, and/or TLFB
- Strong interest of human neuroscience techniques and experimental design including EEG and fMRI
- Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing
- Highly reliable with demonstrated organizational ability
- Accurate record keeping and attention to detail
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
- Two-year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
- Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping.
- Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
- Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Occasional evening and weekend hours.
- This position is based in Stanford's Research Park with the option of telecommuting/hybrid schedule subject to operational needs.
The expected pay range for this position is $55,000 to $69,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
WORK STANDARDS:
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
** - COVID VACCINE COMPLIANCE: Stanford University requires all faculty, staff, postdocs, and students coming on-site to work at a Stanford location to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. If you are offered and accept a position with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, proof of vaccination documentation must be provided upon hire and all members of the department are expected to comply with all appropriate safety protocols.