Center for Public Partnerships & Research · 1 day ago
BRAIN Laboratory Research Coordinator
Topeka Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$42K/yr - $45K/yr
4+ years expThe Center for Public Partnerships & Research is seeking a Research Coordinator for the BRAIN lab at the University of Kansas to study brain and behavior linkages in individuals with autism spectrum disorder and Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome. The role involves coordinating research activities, administering assessments, and collaborating with a diverse team on various clinical research projects.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Coordinate with research participants, sites, or programs to facilitate study objectives, including the recruitment and scheduling of research participants, organizing team and laboratory meetings for the labs of Drs. Mosconi and Unruh, and work with KU personnel for purchasing, upgrading and maintaining equipment and complying with human subjects regulations. The coordinator also will work directly with the PIs and lab members to support grant submissions and manuscript preparation, including identifying and entering study references, data analysis, and assisting in preparing all required materials
Administration of research assessments with individuals with ASD and related conditions (e.g., FXTAS) ranging in age from 12 months – later adulthood. Tasks include administration of clinical report measures and neuropsychological, eye movement, sensorimotor and functional MRI tests. Scoring of standardized and experimental tests as well as data entry and analysis also will be conducted by the research coordinator in collaboration with members of the team and the PI
Qualification
Required
High school diploma/GED and four years of related experience or B.A./B.S. in a discipline related to motor control, neuroscience, psychology, geriatrics, or child development
Demonstrated interest in clinical research on neurodevelopmental or neurodegenerative disorders as evidenced by experience and during interview
History of involvement in a clinical research lab and demonstrated strong interest in clinical research as stated and evidenced by application materials
History of coursework in clinical psychology, clinical neuroscience, aging, or child development, as well as coursework related to conducting research as evidenced by application materials
Strong communication skills, as evidenced in a cover letter and during interview
Preferred
Experience participating on a clinical research team
Strong writing and clinical skills as evidenced by application materials
History of involvement in a clinical research lab studying child development, aging, or neurodevelopmental disorders
Company
Center for Public Partnerships & Research
At CPPR, we tackle complex issues challenging our communities by building and partnering with many dedicated public agency professionals, non-profit service providers, and family members living and working in communities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Meghan Cizek
Assistant Director, Center for Public Partnerships and Research
Sara Gardner
Assistant Director, Center for Public Partnerships & Research
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