Job Description

The Computational Psychiatry, Neuroimaging and Sleep Laboratory (CoPsyN Sleep Lab) within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is currently recruiting for a motivated and compassionate Sleep Research Coordinator Associate for projects investigating the relationships between sleep disturbances, brain function, and emotional well-being.

The CoPsyN Sleep lab is focused on translational clinical research and utilizes human neuroimaging, high density EEG, computational methods, and clinical psychology to examine the role of sleep physiology in the development, maintenance, and treatment of psychopathology across the lifespan.

Current projects include:

• An NIH funded clinical trial examining the impact of a sleep intervention on emotion regulation brain function in individuals with depression.
• An NIH funded clinical trial studying sleep disturbance and emotion regulation in individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and mild Alzheimer’s Dementia.
• An NIH funded observational study examining the mechanistic interrelationship between sleep, co-occurring cannabis and alcohol use disorder, and neurocircuit dysfunction during early abstinence.

We are looking for a Research Coordinator to help primarily with data acquisition of EEG sleep recordings and work closely with the Principal Investigator, Dr. Andrea Goldstein-Piekarski and other study team members. The right person for this job will be able to hit the ground running and jump into ongoing projects, requiring them to learn and apply sleep EEG recording, behavioral, and psychological assessment techniques while interacting with participants. Given the primary need will be focused on sleep EEG data acquisition, the ideal candidate will also be comfortable with primarily evening sessions. We are looking for someone who is detail oriented and can trouble-shoot independently while recognizing when to ask questions. Comfort and skill with working with a diverse patient population is essential. There will also be opportunities to gain research experience in additional areas such as in EEG pre-processing procedures, cognitive and neuropsychological assessments, data analysis, actigraphy, scientific presentations and reports to NIH.

Due to the nature of the work and studies, this position will work primarily during the evenings and two weekend sessions a month. While there may be some flexibility, we are seeking coverage to help with the preparing for and conducting the evening EEG data acquisition. Work hours would typically be between 12 PM – 9 PM. However, there is some variability, some sessions may start later and therefore go later into the evening.

The position will be based within a collaborative team and the CoPsyN Sleep Lab values diversity, cooperation, fairness, efficiency, and conscientiousness. The CoPsyN Sleep lab is committed to maintaining an inclusive and supportive environment for all members regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status.

Interested candidates should include a CV and Cover Letter addressing how your education and experience relates to the position as described above.

Duties include:

• Attach and calibrate polysomnography and EEG equipment in clinical setting
• Coordinate collection of study specimens and processing
• Administer study cognitive and neuropsychological tests, clinical interviews, and collect medical information according to protocols
• Collect and manage patient and laboratory data for clinical research projects
• Manage research project databases, develop flow sheets and other study related documents, and complete study documents/case report forms
• Ensure compliance with research protocols, and review and audit case report forms for completion and accuracy with source documents
• Prepare regulatory submissions, and ensure Institutional Review Board renewals are completed

* - Other duties may also be assigned

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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong interest of human neuroscience techniques and experimental design including EEG and fMRI
• Previous experience in acquiring data that requires a high level of technical skill and attention to detail (including but not limited to functional MRI, EEG, lab-based assays, psychological test administration etc.)
• Experience working with depressed, anxious, or sensitive populations such as older adults with memory impairments
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing