Description
The research team is studying the brain structural and functional characteristics of individuals between 50-89 years old. The study involves neuropsychological testing, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Positron Emission Tomography, and Magneto-encephalography.
To provide senior level coordination and support for special projects and daily activities for the department/study.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the submission of regular reports detailing the progress of the research, including NIH progress reports.
- Coordinate the daily activities and special projects for department.
- Provides input towards hiring decisions and performance evaluations.
- Responsible for preparing and modifying IRB protocols, Regulatory Binders, and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Maintain accurate records of project spending and funds available.
- Communicate effectively with the research, clinical, and administrative staff related to this research.
- Coordination of recruitment ie. Advertisements, tracking recruitment, and developing strategies to increase response in targeted populations.
- Assist with quality assurance over all aspects of data collection and management, including data flow, data entry and verification, maintenance of all project databases, data security and confidentiality.
- Mentor, train, and assist with supervising junior research staff as needed.
- Provide advanced level research/administrative/and project management support for the research study.
- Coordinate scheduling of assessments.
- Coordinate data preparation to assist PI/Dept head with presentations, manuscripts, reports, etc
- Responsible for coordinating the workflow of staff, work study, volunteers and other study personnel.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, business administration or related area of study required.
- Five years of relevant research and/or clinical experience with two years of project management experience required.
- Prior supervisory experience preferred.
- Computer Skills (Microsoft Office Products).
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.Strong organizational skills.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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