The Youth Risk and Resilience Laboratory (Director: Dr. Cassie Glenn) is seeking a full-time coordinator for a grant-funded (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) project focused on understanding short-term risk for suicidal behavior in youth. For this project, adolescents are intensely monitored (ecological momentary assessment via smartphone and wrist actigraphy) during the month following discharge from acute hospitalization for suicide risk. The project coordinator will gain experience with all aspects of the research process, including opportunities to present data at academic conferences and assist with manuscript preparation. Start date is August 1, 2018, although an earlier start date is negotiable. Funding is guaranteed for one year, with the potential for extension pending additional grant funding. Information about the lab can be found online at www.yr2lab.com.

The Laboratory for Clinical and Developmental Studies (LCDS), directed by Dr. Christine B. Cha, is seeking a highly motivated lab manager to coordinate a series of research projects aimed at understanding why people engage in behaviors that are intentionally harmful to themselves (e.g., suicidal and nonsuicidal behavior). The Lab Manager will gain experience with all aspects of the research process that would thoroughly equip them for further graduate studies in clinical psychological science. The Lab Manager will have opportunities to participate in national psychology conferences and to assist with manuscript preparation.

Research coordinator in neuropsychology with the renowned Framingham Heart Study. Our offices are located in Framingham, MA but we are part of the departments of Anatomy & Neurobiology, Neurology and Epidemiology at Boston University Schools of Medicine and Public Health. This multi-faceted position requires someone who is mature, independent, self-initiating, and comfortable working in an unstructured, non-traditional, dynamically evolving research environment with little supervision. In order to be considered, applicants must have clinical research experience with direct patient/participant interaction and some evidence of management capabilities. Familiarity with neuropsychology and interest in cognitive aging, dementia/Alzheimer’s disease and brain imaging is also required. The applicant should be comfortable managing teams, have strong written/verbal communication skills and a willingness to work non- traditional hours.

Research assistant in neuropsychology with the renowned Framingham Heart Study. Our offices are located in Framingham, MA but we are part of the departments of Anatomy & Neurobiology and Epidemiology at Boston University Schools of Medicine and Public Health. This multi-faceted position requires someone who is mature, independent, self-initiating, and comfortable working in an unstructured, dynamic environment with little supervision. The primary responsibility will be testing subjects with ages ranging from 25-100+. Testing will take place primarily in clinic, however, research assistants are expected to make home visits as well.

Research Assistant (Lab Manager) position
Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute
Roanoke, Virginia
https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/83465

A full-time research assistant (lab manager) is sought for the labs of Dr. Pearl Chiu, Dr. Brooks King-Casas, and Dr. Stephen LaConte at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute (http://research.vtc.vt.edu). Projects in the labs combine methods from experimental and clinical psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics with functional neuroimaging to investigate decision-making in healthy and clinical populations (focusing on adults with mood, anxiety, personality, or substance-use disorders, and at-risk youth). The research assistant will be responsible for recruiting and assessing research participants, implementing all aspects of study protocols, and maintaining positive communication with research participants and collaborators. Data collection involves various modalities including: behavior, fMRI, clinical interviews, genetic samples. Additional duties include managing participant databases, organizing project funds, and preparing and tracking IRB protocols. The research assistant is an essential member of the group and will be generally responsible for having overall knowledge of all lab projects and managing day-to-day logistics of ongoing lab projects. Training will be provided for all aspects of the position. For motivated individuals, there are many opportunities to be involved with data analysis. This is an excellent position for candidates interested in graduate school in cognitive or clinical psychology, neuroscience, and related fields. Preference will be given to candidates who are willing to make a two-year commitment.

The Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders and Complicated Grief Program (CATSD) at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston is accepting applications for a Program Coordinator position. The center conducts state-of-the-art research aimed at improving the standard of care for people suffering from anxiety disorders. Our faculty and staff of psychiatrists and psychologists explore the mechanisms and treatment of anxiety, stress, and grief related disorders, including Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Complicated Grief (for more information see: www.mghanxiety.com).

The Promoting Adolescent School Success (P.A.S.S.; http://pass.vcu.edu) research group in the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Department of Psychology is recruiting to fill a full-time Study Coordinator position. The anticipated start date is June, 2018. The duties and responsibilities of this position are to organize and oversee the day-to-day operations of a federally funded research study titled “Longitudinal Evaluation of the Impact of Sleep on the Academic and Social Functioning of Adolescents with and without ADHD”

The Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders and Complicated Grief Program (CATSD) at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston is accepting applications for a Program Coordinator position. The center conducts state-of-the-art research aimed at improving the standard of care for people suffering from anxiety disorders. Our faculty and staff of psychiatrists and psychologists explore the mechanisms and treatment of anxiety, stress, and grief related disorders, including Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Complicated Grief (for more information see: www.mghanxiety.com).

The Anxiety and Complicated Grief Program led by Dr. Naomi Simon at NYU School of Medicine is seeking applicants for a Research Coordinator position to start in Summer 2018. If any students have questions regarding the position, they should feel free to contact Rebecca Lubin at rebecca.lubin@nyumc.org.

We are seeking a talented individual to be a part of the participant recruitment team for The DIAGNOSE CTE Research Project. This is a 7-Year multi-site research project funded by the National Institutes of Health to develop methods of diagnosing CTE during life and to examine potential risk factors for this degenerative brain disease. The study enrolls former NFL players, former college football players, and men who have never participated in contact sports or hada brain injury.

The Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Office of the Clinical Director, in Bethesda, Maryland, seeks a qualified individual to fill an IRTA (Intramural Research Training Award) position, with employment starting in July 2018. Our office has two primary functions: 1) serve as the Psychiatric Consultation-Liaison Service for the clinical research hospital at NIH (Clinical Center) and 2) conduct research as part of the Intramural Research Program at NIMH on a variety of topics such as suicide screening in the medical setting, distress screening in chronically ill children, and other mental health/public health issues. More information about the office can be found at our website: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/labs-at-nimh/scientific-director/office-of-clini....

The Center for Women’s Mental Health is a clinical and research program within the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. Our Program is dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric disorders associated with female reproductive function. The Center provides a range of clinical services to women which include: consultation regarding the use of psychiatric medications during pregnancy; treatment for postpartum mood and anxiety disorders; treatment for premenstrual syndrome; and treatment of menopause related mood and anxiety symptoms, sleep disorders, and hot flashes. The goal of our research division is to examine a wide range of questions which affect the lives of women with psychiatric conditions. Our research projects mirror the span of our center’s clinical expertise. For more information about the clinical and research program, please visit our website: www.womensmentalhealth.org.

The Yale Fellowship in Pharmaceutical Research and Clinical Practice at the Yale Child Study Center is recruiting highly qualified students for an intensive pre-doctoral fellowship for current graduates or graduating seniors interested in a combined clinical and research career in autism treatment. The position will commence June 2018.

Clinical Research Coordinator Positions Available
Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment
Department of Psychiatry
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Program, is accepting applications for a Clinical Research Coordinator position. Home Base is dedicated to healing the Invisible Wounds of War for Service Members, Veterans, and their Families through clinical care, wellness-based programs, community outreach, education, and research. For more information about our program, please visit our website at www.homebase.org.

The Yale Early Social Cognition Lab at the Yale Child Study Center is interested in recruiting highly qualified students for exciting pre-doctoral fellowships for current graduates or graduating seniors. The positions will commence July 2018.