Study Coordinator

Study Coordinator

The Eating Disorders Program in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Chicago (PI: Jennifer Wildes) and the Bakkour Memory and Decision Laboratory in the Department of Psychology (PI: Akram Bakkour) are seeking a full-time Study Coordinator for a NIMH-funded project. The project aims to uncover cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying maladaptive food-choice behavior in anorexia nervosa using behavioral tasks, eye tracking, fMRI, and computational modeling approaches. The Study Coordinator will provide technical and administrative support for research activities and will be responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of the project.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage daily research operations and data collection activities.
• Assist in preparing IRB protocols, amendments, and regulatory documentation.
• Monitor compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies and procedures.
• Coordinate participant recruitment (clinical and healthy populations) and scheduling.
• Maintain and organize study records (e.g., consent forms, screening data, study logs).
• Conduct participant interviews and administer behavioral and cognitive tasks.
• Set up and assist with eye-tracking and fMRI data collection sessions.
• Coordinate medical exams and laboratory assessments as needed.
• Manage and maintain data collection files and databases.
• Assist with data processing, analysis, and quality control.
• Provide general administrative support and coordinate with laboratory staff, trainees, and investigators.
• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, or a related field.

Experience:

• Relevant research experience.
• Experience supporting research projects in a laboratory or clinical research environment.
• Working knowledge of research methods and basic statistical analyses.
• Prior experience in psychopathology and/or cognitive neuroscience research.
• Experience with human subjects research protocols (IRB, consent procedures, HIPAA).
• Experience managing or coordinating research studies.

Preferred Competencies

• Communicates effectively and professionally with participants, staff, and investigators.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; able to exercise good judgment and take initiative.
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong time management and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Demonstrates accountability and reliability in managing responsibilities.
• Fosters collaboration and positive working relationships.

Working Conditions

• Laboratory and clinical research environment.
• Interaction with clinical populations (including individuals with eating disorders).
• May involve exposure to MRI scanning environments and standard laboratory procedures.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and use computers for data collection and analysis.
• Full-time position based at the University of Chicago.
• Initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal.
• Preferred start date between June and August 2026.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover letter (required)
• References (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.