Study Coordinator for Addiction Research - Research Professional 1

We are seeking a full-time study coordinator (Research Professional 1) for the Zilverstand lab in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Anna Zilverstand, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and the lab Principal Investigator. The lab is part of the University of Minnesota Medical Discovery Team on Addiction, which offers a multidisciplinary research environment that includes faculty from Psychiatry, Psychology, Radiology, Neuroscience and Pharmacology. The study coordinator will receive extensive training in the clinical interviewing, neurocognitive tasks, physiological recordings, genetic testing, hormonal assessments and brain imaging to investigate human drug addiction (alcohol, cannabis and opioid use disorder). All data for the ongoing study will be collected at the University of Minnesota, neuroimaging will take place at CMRR (https://www.cmrr.umn.edu/).

We are committed to developing the careers of all of our team members. There will be frequent opportunities for interaction with graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty who work in both clinical and basic research.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Study procedures - 80%
*Outreach and recruitment of study participants
*Screening, scheduling and consenting study participants
*Administering study procedures: e.g., clinical interviewing, neurocognitive tasks, physiological recordings, genetic testing, hormonal assessments and brain imaging
*Will be trained to operate the 3T clinical MR system
*Will be trained to perform structured/semi-structured clinical interviews

Data management, analysis and documentation - 10%
*Documentation, data entry and management
*May be trained to maintain databases for data management (Matlab, MySQL)
*May be trained to process neuroimaging data on the UMN MSI and CMRR servers: HCP and inhouse pipelines (e.g., ANACONDA, Python, FSL, AFNI, SPM, CONN)

Managerial tasks, oversight and development - 5%
*Managerial tasks; e.g., purchasing & shipping
*Helping with IRB applications and documentation
*Co-developing and implementing new study procedures

Meetings and supervision - 5%
*Participate in lab and team meetings, 1:1 supervision and career development

Required Qualifications:
*BA/BS degree, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least four years.
*Professional or volunteer experience providing one-on-one or group support to individuals with mental health disorders.
*Ability to work on-site; flexible schedule (participate in weeknight and weekend hour rotation).
*Must not have metal implants/devices that are incompatible with magnetic field.

Preferred Qualifications:
*Professional or volunteer experience providing one-on-one or group support to individuals with substance use disorder.
*Professional experience with collecting research data from human participants.
*Familiarity with navigating sensitive or triggering conversations in a professional setting.
*Familiarity with clinical interviewing.
*Familiarity with neuroimaging.

Demonstrated Soft Skills:
*Critical thinking skills and the ability to learn quickly.
*Strong interpersonal communication skills; Ability to establish rapport with research participants.
*Strong emotional intelligence; Ability to navigate potential sensitive and triggering conversations.
*Adaptability with an inconsistent and changing work schedule.
*Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
*Ability to prioritize work demands and manage time appropriately.
*Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
*Diligence with protocol adherence.
*High affinity with working with technology.
*Strong computer skills.
*Professionalism.

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences consists of an outstanding team of researchers, clinicians, and educators who provide world-class expertise in psychiatric illness, treatment, scholarship, and scientific discovery.

Our mission is to:

• Create and disseminate new knowledge in the science of mental health
• Provide effective and innovative clinical care programs to alleviate the suffering of mental illness and promote mental resilience
• Train the next generation of interprofessional experts who will be leaders in Minnesota and beyond
• Engage in compassionate and vigorous outreach and advocacy on issues relevant to psychiatric illness, treatment, and research

You can find more information on our website at https://med.umn.edu/psychiatry.

Pay Range: Salary range is $22.00-$26.00/hour, depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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