#76392 Research Study Coordinator
Filing Deadline: Thu 6/4/2015
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment or Special Selection: Apply by 5/26/15 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Eligible ACCESS or Special Selection clients should contact their Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for Special Selection.
DESCRIPTION
UCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering challenging career opportunities in the diverse areas of advanced educational programs, cutting-edge research, and state-of-the-art clinical services. The department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees.
Under supervision, the incumbent will work as a Research Study Coordinator working with a diverse study population including individuals who have bipolar disorder and other severe mental illnesses and healthy comparison subjects. Duties and responsibilities include project development and design, establishing protocols for assessment, conducting diagnostic and clinical interviews, conducting neuropsychological assessments, overseeing recruitment, coordination of data entry, ensuring data quality, preparation of regulatory documents, and data analysis. The individual will also be responsible for scheduling and tracking participants over time and ensuring subject payment, playing a key role in efforts to retain study participants over the course of the longitudinal study. Incumbent should utilize extensive knowledge in the administration of the proposed assessment instruments and be responsible for training all new-hires on the various measures and rating scales; oversee the collection of biological specimens by study staff, coordinate these efforts with laboratory personnel, track completion of the assays and facilitate integration of the results into the study database. Responsible for maintaining and initializing equipment used in the study, including cell phones and actigraphy watches and cognitive testing equipment; interface with technical personnel to ensure that these devices are operating correctly and to coordinate the analysis and confidential transfer of results into the study database. Responsible for cross-study integration with related research projects, and use experience with brain imaging data analysis, biological specimen collection, genotyping, and statistical analysis to harmonize analyses between studies. Responsible for compiling reports on study progress and will work closely with the database manager to ensure accurate summaries. Manage lab operations, including purchasing, inventory, and communication with building management and IT support staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Theoretical knowledge in psychology or related field. Background and experience in the general field of psychology and mental illness.
- Demonstrated experience working with mentally ill individuals, including those demonstrating psychotic and mood symptoms. Ability to demonstrate good clinical judgment.
- Advanced skill in determining diagnosis from SCID and elicit information from participants to make diagnosis, if necessary.
- Proven ability to research, design, and implement original, more effective strategies for conducting the day-to-day work of the laboratory. Ability to modify, vary, adapt, or improve upon standard procedures to meet the needs of the research projects.
- Demonstrated ability to identify solutions, and with PI’s supervision, recommend and implement solutions
- Strong demonstrated experience in the administration, scoring and training of neuropsychological tests and clinical rating scales, including the MATRICS and DKEFS cognitive batteries
- Knowledge of various pharmaceuticals, particularly psychotropic medications. Experience in human subject recruitment and screening.
- Thorough knowledge of IRB Standard Operating Policies and Procedures
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's Degree in psychology or related field
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Must be willing to work directly with mentally ill and/or psychotic individuals. Must be willing to work occasional overtime, weekends and have a flexible schedule.
