Research Coordinator

The Plasticity in Neurodevelopment (PINE) Lab at Northeastern University, led by Professor Laurel Gabard-Durnam, is part of the Center for Cognitive and Brain Health in the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex. The lab is a community of researchers examining brain, mental, and physical health across the lifespan.

About the role

The Department of Psychology is seeking a full-time Research Coordinator to support Project SCALE, which examines how scalable, low-cost electroencephalography (EEG) methods can be used globally to better understand early child development and evaluate clinical trial success in infancy. The role oversees integration with existing cohorts and clinical trials across more than five countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and manages the lab’s relationship with huru, the company co-creating the EEG hardware and software solution. Based in Boston, MA, this position includes opportunities for international travel and provides experience across all aspects of the research process, serving as a launchpad to graduate studies.

Responsibilities

• Data Management and Project Management
  • Manage project administration activities, including Institutional Review Board (IRB) interactions, financial reimbursements, database management, and data processing
  • Train and supervise lab volunteers working on the grant
  • Research and purchase equipment to support lab operations
  • Manage finances and balance project budgets
  • Develop and maintain laboratory websites
  • Support hiring activities, including drafting advertisements, identifying posting venues, and conducting initial applicant reviews
  • Develop and document laboratory practices, procedures, and manuals
  • Communicate with administrators across the University regarding project and operational needs
  • Troubleshoot operational, technical, and project-related issues
• Collaborative Teamwork on Data Projects
  • Develop and manage IRB applications for human subjects research studies
  • Compose and modify research protocols
  • Organize and maintain human subjects research data
  • Maintain secure project databases
  • Perform computer coding, data analysis, and programming tasks using MATLAB, Python, R, Unix, shell scripting (bash, tsch), and HTML
• Manuscript Preparation with Primary Authorship Opportunities
  • Conduct literature reviews
  • Contribute to hypothesis generation
  • Draft initial manuscripts with mentoring from Dr. Gabard-Durnam
  • Solicit, incorporate, and respond to feedback from co-authors

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Developmental or Clinical Psychology, Neuroscience, Public Health, or a related field
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Experience managing large-scale pediatric data or clinical trial data
• Experience with electroencephalography (EEG) or functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data acquisition and analysis is helpful but not required

The University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, now or in the future.

Benefits

Northeastern University offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including:

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness and life insurance programs
• Retirement plans
• Commuting and transportation benefits

Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Pay

The expected hiring range for this position is $48,610.00 - $66,838.75. The starting salary will depend on education, experience, location, knowledge, expertise, and skills, as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.