Research Coordinator - CAN Lab

About the role

The Research Coordinator position is within the Clinical Affective Neuroscience (CAN) lab directed by Dr. Gregory Strauss. The research coordinator will be involved in the clinical aspects of the research program and coordinate day-to-day responsibilities for the research protocol.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with principal investigator to help ensure that clinical research and related activities are performed in accordance with federal and university regulations, sponsored agency policies, and procedures.
• Responsible for scheduling, recruitment, interviewing participants, performing neuropsychological and computerized testing (collecting clinical, cognitive, and fMRI data).
• This involves being responsible for handling petty cash for research participant incentives.
• Supervising data entry for the UGA site, uploading it to the online system, and coordinating with the lab coordinator at the other sites.

Requirements

• Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding and knowledge of scientific/medical terminology and research.
• Skill in statistical interpretation and data analysis using Excel, Access, SPSS, as well as other word processing, spreadsheet and database management software applications.
• Detail oriented person who understands the importance accountability in research.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills in order to interview research volunteers to determine study eligibility, to interact with staff from various programs and institutions, and to conduct experimental sessions.
• Ability to independently perform or lead research activities.
• Ability to participate in the design of research studies and preparation of technical procedures and reports.

Physical Demands

• Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 20 lbs and carrying up to 20 lbs.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

• No

Is this a Position of Trust?

• Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

• Yes

Does this position require a P-Card?

• No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

• Yes

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)?

• No

Contact Information

Contact Details: For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name: Greg Strauss
Recruitment Contact Email: gstrauss@uga.edu