Project Coordinator

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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About Rice:

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston Texas Rice University is ranked among the nations top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and a residential college system which supports students intellectually emotionally and culturally through social events intramural sports student plays lectures series courses and student government. Developing close-knit diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

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Position Summary:

The Project Coordinator in the Translational Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience (T-SCAN) Lab at Rice University will be responsible for collecting and coordinating data related to research protocols. The Project Coordinator will work closely with the PI Dr. Bryan Denny the Senior Project Coordinator and other project staff in the daily coordination of lab studies. The position will coordinate participant visits and associated activities oversee the preparation of study materials and manage participant files to ensure that confidential information is secured. They will also assist with IRB submissions and related documents and administer the emotion regulation intervention sessions. The position will be trained to assist in the collection of fMRI data as well.

This is a one-year term-limited position with the possibility of extension based on need and available funding.

This position is funded by a grant soft and/or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of funding.

Hiring Salary: $21.15 per hour

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent
2 years of experience
- In lieu of the experience requirement additional related education above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis

Skills:

Ability to learn quickly
Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multitask prioritize and meet deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and proprietary databases

Preferences:

Bachelors degree or currently pursuing a Bachelors degree
Experience working in a psychology laboratory or related field and/or research experience
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Essential Functions:

Maintains laboratory supplies and equipment to ensure availability cleanliness and easy access
Coordinates study visits and associated activities to ensure they are conducted properly including scheduling reminder calls and processing participant compensation/reimbursement requests
Oversees the preparation and maintenance of study materials and individual participant files
Interacts with and takes direction from the PI Lab Manager and Senior Project Coordinator to ensure all protocols are followed
Assists with IRB submissions for annual continuing reviews and amendments to study protocols
Administers emotion regulation intervention sessions with participants alongside the Senior Project Coordinator and volunteer research assistants; trains and supervises volunteer research assistants
Collaborates with the MRI technologist to assist with the collection of fMRI data; all fMRI data will be collected by a minimum of two people: a trained technologist and a trained experimenter from the study team
Performs specific research techniques as required
Maintains database
Performs all other duties as assigned

Additional Functions:

Ensures private information of study participants remains confidential and secure

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DescriptionAbout Rice:Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston Texas Rice University is ranked among the nations top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and a residential college system which supports students intellectually e...