Clinical Research Coordinator I - Department of Psychiatry
Clinical Research Coordinator I - Department of Psychiatry
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Site: The General Hospital Corporation
The CRC I will be responsible for assisting with studies as detailed below. The CRC I may collaborate with other members of the research team faculty and staff of the BMED Program but will also be expected to take initiative and work well independently. Due to the time or deadlinesensitive nature of many projects the pace of work may be demanding at times. Other projects are longterm and require constant attention to prioritization.
This position offers valuable research experience in clinical psychology health psychology behavioral intervention development heart disease substance use smoking cessation qualitative and quantitative methods conducting research with vulnerable populations and both hospital and communitybased recruitment. It is an ideal position for people looking to apply to graduate school in clinical psychology or a related field. The CRC I will primarily work on clinical intervention studies related to HIV/AIDS care and prevention domestically. Specifically the applicant will work on the following studies:
OneMind OneHeart: This study will establish the feasibility and acceptability of a novel textenhanced integrative behavioral intervention One MindOne Heart (OMOH) aimed at reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in older people with HIV (OPWH). By addressing CVD a significant comorbidity that affects a growing number of OPWH in psychological distress due to shared pathophysiology linked to systemic inflammation this work will be instrumental in improving the health and wellbeing of PWH across the lifespan.
UpGage: This study will involve collaboration between clinical psychology researchers Fenway Health leaders and staff and structurally disadvantaged people who use stimulants. We aim to identify critical barriers to HIV prevention services and unmet (e.g. psychosocial and structural) needs via indepth qualitative interviews; select evidencebased intervention content (e.g. skillbuilding problemsolving and emotionfocused coping skills) to meet these needs; and refine the selected interventions with provider key stakeholder feedback to be optimized for implementation in Fenway Health.
In addition to assisting with the management of the specific projects listed above the CRC I may also have a role with grant administration. Specifically the CRC I may help to create edit and format documents for grant applications (e.g. budgets) learn grant application systems and manage submission of grant applications. The CRC I may also assist in the preparation of the scientific components of grant applications including by conducting literature reviews and preparing summaries of existing science.
Finally the CRC I will also be responsible for various administrative tasks in the BMED Program. These may include corresponding with the IRB and study sponsors ordering office supplies managing office space coordinating meetings coordinating updates to the BMED website handling PIs expenses among others.
Ideal applicants will demonstrate preferably through prior research experience a strong interest in pursuing clinical psychology and/or mental health research. Applicants focused on behavioral medicine HIV substance use health psychology womens health public health and/or mental health in global settings are strongly encouraged to apply. The applicant should be comfortable working with diverse issues related to sexuality gender drug use and mental health.
More information about the BMED Program and current research is available on our webpage: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a notforprofit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that highperforming teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
The Behavioral Medicine (BMED) Program in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking a clinical research coordinator level I (CRC I). The BMED Program is a multidisciplinary group with a longstanding commitment to conduct clinical research focused on developing validating and disseminating psychosocial interventions that prevent and treat chronic illness.The CRC I will be responsible for assisting with studies as detailed below. The CRC I may collaborate with other members of the research team faculty and staff of the BMED Program but will also be expected to take initiative and work well independently. Due to the time or deadlinesensitive nature of many projects the pace of work may be demanding at times. Other projects are longterm and require constant attention to prioritization.
This position offers valuable research experience in clinical psychology health psychology behavioral intervention development heart disease substance use smoking cessation qualitative and quantitative methods conducting research with vulnerable populations and both hospital and communitybased recruitment. It is an ideal position for people looking to apply to graduate school in clinical psychology or a related field. The CRC I will primarily work on clinical intervention studies related to HIV/AIDS care and prevention domestically. Specifically the applicant will work on the following studies:
OneMind OneHeart: This study will establish the feasibility and acceptability of a novel textenhanced integrative behavioral intervention One MindOne Heart (OMOH) aimed at reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in older people with HIV (OPWH). By addressing CVD a significant comorbidity that affects a growing number of OPWH in psychological distress due to shared pathophysiology linked to systemic inflammation this work will be instrumental in improving the health and wellbeing of PWH across the lifespan.
UpGage: This study will involve collaboration between clinical psychology researchers Fenway Health leaders and staff and structurally disadvantaged people who use stimulants. We aim to identify critical barriers to HIV prevention services and unmet (e.g. psychosocial and structural) needs via indepth qualitative interviews; select evidencebased intervention content (e.g. skillbuilding problemsolving and emotionfocused coping skills) to meet these needs; and refine the selected interventions with provider key stakeholder feedback to be optimized for implementation in Fenway Health.
In addition to assisting with the management of the specific projects listed above the CRC I may also have a role with grant administration. Specifically the CRC I may help to create edit and format documents for grant applications (e.g. budgets) learn grant application systems and manage submission of grant applications. The CRC I may also assist in the preparation of the scientific components of grant applications including by conducting literature reviews and preparing summaries of existing science.
Finally the CRC I will also be responsible for various administrative tasks in the BMED Program. These may include corresponding with the IRB and study sponsors ordering office supplies managing office space coordinating meetings coordinating updates to the BMED website handling PIs expenses among others.
Ideal applicants will demonstrate preferably through prior research experience a strong interest in pursuing clinical psychology and/or mental health research. Applicants focused on behavioral medicine HIV substance use health psychology womens health public health and/or mental health in global settings are strongly encouraged to apply. The applicant should be comfortable working with diverse issues related to sexuality gender drug use and mental health.
More information about the BMED Program and current research is available on our webpage: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
- Create edit and format administrative components of grant applications
- Assist in writing and preparing federally funded grant applications
- Organize clean and prepare data and data collection systems
- Data entry and quality control procedures
- Analyze both qualitative (NVivo) and quantitative (SPSS) data
- Work closely with an interdisciplinary team
- Monitor and evaluate protocol compliance
- Create submit and maintain ethics applications amendments continuing reviews and materials for a variety of domestic and international ethics committees
- Adhere strictly to all Institutional Review Board (IRB) guidelines and confidentiality requirements
- Perform clerical/organizational work quality control and budget management if needed
- Recruit/screen/enroll study participants as needed
- Assist in participant recruitment across MGH clinics and community organizations as needed
- Assist in manuscript preparation and submission
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Strong organizational and time management skills required
- Excellent attention to detail required
- Ability to concurrently handle multiple projects required
- Ability to work well with a diverse group of individuals required
- Ability to work independently required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
- Technological fluency with Microsoft Office Suite required
- Excellent problemsolving skills strongly desired
- Ability to independently take initiative strongly desired
- Knowledge of statistics and SPSS desired
EDUCATION:
Minimum Required: Bachelors Degree in related field (i.e. psychology sociology biological sciences statistics public health)
EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- Background in psychology or mental health discipline
Preferred:
- Human subjects research experience
- Experience working with diverse groups of individuals
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed primarily through the MGH Behavioral Medicine Program in collaboration with domestic and international research partners.
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