Job Description

The Clinical Research Coordinator I (full-time) will join the BEAM (Brain Education, and Mind) Lab at MGH IHP to assist with neuroimaging and behavioral studies on developmental disabilities (e.g., dyslexia), and to manage general lab responsibilities.

The position will include general lab management responsibilities including IRBs, administrative tasks, organization overall. This position will also capitalize on skills related to psychoeducational assessment of pediatric populations. 

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Working directly with children ages 7-12 years enrolled in research studies to administer and score standardized psychoeducational assessments measuring language, literacy, and cognition, and coordination of testing scores and reports. 
• The Clinical Research Coordinator will welcome families, inform them about the research study, obtain consent, and administer/score a range of assessments designed to characterize study participants. Assessments will take place in person at our collaborating team’s location at the MIT in the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences/McGovern Institute for Brain Research, and frequently involve weekend and afternoon/evening scheduling.
• Secondary responsibilities will involve fMRI scanning, for which the candidate will be provided training and certification.
• There may be additional opportunities to be involved in other aspects of the research process including participant recruitment/coordination and contributing to research posters and publications.
• The Clinical Research Coordinator will be part of, and receive mentorship from, a dynamic team of neuroscientists and clinicians who seek to understand the mechanisms of reading in the brain and use this knowledge to help struggling readers.

This position is ideal for anyone considering future graduate study in clinical or education sciences and interested in advancing education neuroscience research. Visit the BEAM website (), Gabrieli Lab website (), and study website () to learn more about our work. 

Work Schedule:

• Mon-Sun and evenings as needed to accommodate participant scheduling.

Education:

• Past experience working with children and their families, including children with learning/developmental disabilities (e.g. dyslexia, autism, ADHD) 
• Experience conducting standardized assessments, including any of the following: Woodcock Johnson (WJ), Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT) and Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC), Gray Oral Reading Test (GORT), Test of Word Reading Efficiency (TOWRE)
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, social work, education, or related field
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Slack, and REDCap or other database software

Skills & Abilities:

• Organized and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Good judgment and sensitivity with confidential information about learning abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Regular availability on weekends (9am-5pm Saturdays or Sundays) and some afternoons/evenings (between 3-7pm), i.e. when children are available for testing outside school hours

ABOUT MGH INSTITUTE

MGH Institute of Health Professions is a graduate school in Boston that provides entry-level and post-professional programs in Nursing, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Genetic Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies. The PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences and a PhD and Master of Science in Health Professions Education have been added in recent years along with two new programs:  Master of Health Administration in Leadership and Master of Science in Healthcare Data Analytics to meet rising demand for highly educated health care professionals, educators, and researchers. Integrating classroom learning with research and clinical experience, the Institute grants doctoral and master's degrees, awards certificates of advanced study, and offers continuing education to practicing professionals.

MGH Institute of Health Professions is the only degree-granting affiliate in Mass General Brigham (MGB ), the largest private employer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Institute has been recognized multiple times by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For.” A leading health sciences educational institution, MGH Institute provides students with outstanding academic programs, many of which are ranked among the best in the nation.

MGH Institute of Health Professions has announced an organization-wide anti-racism initiative to think boldly about race and bring together all members of the Institute community to address systemic racial injustice as well as oppression more broadly. The plan seeks to create a supportive and inclusive campus environment and better support the diverse communities the school serves. We are excited about this initiative and are hiring employees who are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and will contribute to our anti-racism and anti-oppression approach.

EEO Statement

The MGH Institute of Health Professions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff. We welcome nominations and applications from individuals who would bring diversity of experience, thought, and practice to the Institute’s research, teaching, and clinical missions. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged

About MGH Institute of Health Professions

MGH Institute of Health Professions, founded by Massachusetts General Hospital in 1977, is an innovative and independent graduate school in Boston that is a member of Partners HealthCare. A progressive leader in developing comprehensive models of health care education, the MGH Institute prepares advanced practice professionals in the fields of nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and communication sciences and disorders through a distinctive combination of academic study, clinical practice, and research. More than 1,200 students are enrolled in graduate level and certificate programs, with an increasing number of courses available online. The Institute is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

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