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Alexandria, VA
Posted: 25-Jan-23
Location: Evanston, Illinois
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 46939
Department: MED-Mesulam Ctr Cog Neur & Alz
Salary/Grade: EXS/5
Job Summary:
The Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease is a multi-departmental component of the Feinberg School of Medicine. We specialize in the clinical care and scientific study of neurological diseases that interfere with cognition and behavior. Areas of emphasis include age-related memory impairments and dementias. Our three interacting missions are to investigate the causes and clinical characteristics of neurodegenerative diseases, to ensure that our patients are the beneficiaries of the latest advances, and to explore the neural foundations of behavior and cognition in health and disease.
This position will lead coordination of studies and projects for the SuperAging Research Program, located in the laboratory of Dr. Emily Rogalski and housed within the Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease. The SuperAging Research Program is focused on identifying protective factors that contribute to preservation of memory and healthspan. By our definition, SuperAgers are adults over age 80 who have the memory capacity of individuals decades younger. Primary responsibilities include project coordination, data coordination and management, neuropsychological test administration and scoring, data entry, participant recruitment and/or scheduling, preparing and summarizing data for presentations, interfacing with IRB to ensure study compliance, training and supervising research assistants and volunteers on the project, assisting with grants and administrative procedures, monitoring aspects of the protocol for compliance, and supporting collaborative efforts.
To be considered for this position, a cover letter must be included. Previous experience in clinical research is required, with demonstrated increases in responsibility over time. The ideal candidate has experience in psychometry, experience working with an aphasic or dementia population, and an interest in neuroscience or communication disorders.
Manages daily operations of a biomedical &/or social-behavioral research study involving multidisciplinary teams of colleagues, sponsors & other external project stakeholders. Monitors study performance, analyzes & review results, & supervises development & implementation of new protocols. Assigns work & supervises study staff & reviews technical operations ensuring that all processes, protocols & procedures are quality controlled & functioning up to standards. May co-author scientific papers for presentation & publication & coordinates writing, submission & administration of grants. Ensures that all study activities are completed by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).
Specific Responsibilities:
Technical
- Leads execution & control of a biomedical &/or social science project or research study.
- Manages and ensures completion of study activities per protocol. Collaborating with Principal Investigator (PI) ascertains pretreatment & eligibility requirements; interviews participants & obtains social & medical histories; based on results determines & registers participants with appropriate sponsors; completes informed consent; determines & organizes patient's test schedules.
- Manages conduct of experimental tests & procedures.
- Recruits participants and documents recruitment efforts
Data
- Manages project data including processing, accuracy, analysis & evaluation of data ensuring that results meet project information and deliverable objectives. Partners with internal/external project and IT staff to create, review, analyze, interpret, summarize and prepare progress & final reports.
- Provides consultation to internal/external project staff on appropriate data management, methodological issues and analysis of data.
Administration
- Manages project, collaborating and partnering with all internal/external staff including sponsoring agencies, organizations &/or other research &/or educational institutions to ensure project objectives and timelines are attained. Advises project staff on enhancements and changes to processes, practices, and procedures to ensure compliance with protocols and to increase effectiveness and efficiency of project.
- Manages day-to-day project operational & business functions; implements existing policy & ensures the effective, compliant, & efficient completion of daily administrative operations.
- Ensures appropriate and timely compliance with associated local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, & laws; & research protocols.
Miscellaneous
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 3 years' research study or other relevant experience required; OR
- Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 1 year research study or other relevant experience.
- Supervisory or project management experience required.
- Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
- Neuropsychological test administration and scoring experience
- Adaptability and eagerness to learn
- Strong attention to detail required
- Ability to multitask and strong organizational skills
- Experience working with teams
- Stellar communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, or related field.
- Prior experience managing a team
Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)
- Prior experience in human subject’s research
- Prior experience administering neuropsychological and/or cognitive tests and experiments
- Prior experience working with and passion for the older adult population
- Prior experience with statistical software such as R, SPSS
- Prior experience with project management software
- Prior experience with REDCap or similar database
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