Job Description:

The Petzschner lab in the Carney Institute for Brain Science has developed a smartphone app (SOMA) to track pain symptoms in patient populations. The Clinical Research Assistant will support the execution of several large-scale research studies (online and local) that involve chronic pain patients and the use of the SOMA app as well as EEG recordings.

This is a fixed term position with a current end date of 12/31/2025 which may be extended based upon available funding.

Responsibilities

• M onitoring of large research study with Chronic Pain patients

• Recruitment for research studies and clinical trials

• Administrative coordination

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience, Psychology or relevant field and 1-2 research years experience required (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Clinical trial experience preferred

• Experience performing EEG or ECG tests preferred

• Ability to work independently

• Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with the study participants

• Good oral and written communication skills

• Analytical skills and the ability to resolve technical or research problems and issues and to interpret the acceptability of data results

• High degree of computer literacy

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks

• Careful attention to detail

• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subject’s rights and individual needs

• Knowledge of data management programs

• Willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus community

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Recruiting Start Date:

2024-04-16

Job Posting Title:

Clinical Research Assistant

Department:

Robert J. and Nancy D. Carney Institute for Brain Science

Grade:

Grade 8

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid Eligible

Submission Guidelines:

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