Research Coordinator I

Responsibilities

The Research Coordinator I will support clinical research studies within the Delirium Neurorecovery Lab, including a clinical trial assessing intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) for cognitive recovery after ICU delirium. Responsibilities include participant recruitment and screening, cognitive data collection, and research data management.

• Conducting phone screening using structured scripts for potential participants identified through medical records or physician referral
• Aiding with the informed consent process for research participants
• Scheduling and coordinating study visits
• Aiding with administration of cognitive assessments and questionnaires
• Coordinating with clinical teams and research staff regarding participant scheduling and eligibility
• Following IRB-approved protocols and communication procedures used for studies in the Delirium Neurorecovery Lab

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience working in clinical research, experience interacting with patients or research participants in healthcare settings, experience with REDCap, Excel, or other research databases, experience conducting structured interviews, cognitive testing, or clinical assessments, interest in neuroscience, psychiatry, neurology, or clinical research.

Benefits

As one of the nation’s top public research university, the University of Florida is dedicated to providing robust benefits options to support the wellbeing of their employees. The university offers a range of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet your family’s financial, educational, and health needs. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Flexible spending accounts, employee wellness program, and employee assistance program
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance
• Plan for your future with retirement savings and investment options that grow with you
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and personal holiday, and winter break
• Time to recover – 8 weeks of paid parental and medical leave

About the University of Florida (UF), Department of Psychiatry

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida are engaged in groundbreaking projects covering a variety of interests through our Centers, labs, and collaborations with other departments. The Department of Psychiatry includes a large outpatient center with various specialty clinics within (including one associated with our Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment), a very active inpatient service, psychiatry collaborative program for primary care practitioners, school consultation program, and community consultation services. The Department of Psychiatry spans services across adult, addiction, and child/adolescent specializations, including a freestanding psychiatric hospital, a large consult liaison service at the main UF Shands Hospital, the Florida Recovery Center operated by our Addiction Division, and multiple research centers including the Center for Addiction Research & Education and the Center for OCD and Related Disorders (COARD).

About Gainesville

The City of Gainesville holds many distinctions. Located in the northern part of Florida, Gainesville is home to the state’s largest and oldest university (UF), and is one of the state's centers of education, innovation, healthcare, arts & culture, sports, and more. You can find the city routinely listed as one of the best college towns, best places to live, and best places to retire. Known for its preservation of historic buildings and the beauty of its natural surroundings, Gainesville's numerous parks, museums, and lakes provide endless entertainment to thousands of visitors and locals every year.

Special Instructions

To apply, interested applicants should submit the following items as part of the online application: Cover letter that states applicant’s interest in the position and qualification relative to the credentials listed above, Curriculum Vitae, Reference Names/Contact Information (3). The cover letter should include the names and contact information of three individuals who can provide an evaluative appraisal of the applicant’s work, potential in the field, and capacity to be an effective colleague in an academic health sciences center. References will be requested from the Department should the applicant be considered. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. Health Assessment Required: Yes