Research Coordinator I

Classification Title:

Research Coordinator I

Job Description:

The Research Coordinator I will support clinical research studies within the Delirium Neurorecovery Lab, including a clinical trial assessing intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) for cognitive recovery after ICU delirium. Responsibilities include participant recruitment and screening, cognitive data collection, and research data management.

Participant Recruitment and Data Collection: The research assistant will assist with recruitment and screening of study participants, including reviewing electronic medical records for potential eligibility, contacting potential participants by phone, and coordinating research visits. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting phone screening using structured scripts for potential participants identified through medical records or physician referral
• Assisting with the informed consent process for research participants
• Scheduling and coordinating study visits
• Assisting with administration of cognitive assessments and questionnaires
• Coordinating with clinical teams and research staff regarding participant scheduling and eligibility
• Recruitment activities will follow IRB-approved protocols and communication procedures used for studies in the Delirium Neurorecovery Lab.

Data Entry: Responsibilities include entering, organizing, and maintaining research data. Tasks may include:

•  Entering study data into REDCap and maintaining accurate research databases

•  Extracting relevant clinical variables from electronic medical records

•  Assisting with data quality checks and data organization for analysis

•  Maintaining study documentation and regulatory records

Assisting in the Coordination of Research Project: The research assistant will assist with day-to-day coordination of research projects within the lab. Responsibilities include:

• Tracking study milestones and recruitment progress

• Assisting with regulatory documentation (IRB updates, renewals, and compliance materials)

• Coordinating with study personnel and collaborators to maintain research workflow

• Assisting with preparation of study materials and research documentation

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in clinical research

• Experience interacting with patients or research participants in healthcare settings

• Experience with REDCap, Excel, or other research databases

• Experience conducting structured interviews, cognitive testing, or clinical assessments

• Interest in neuroscience, psychiatry, neurology, or clinical research

Expected Salary:

$40,000 - $45,000

Benefits:

As one of the nation’s top public research university, the University of Florida is dedicated to providing robust benefits options to support the wellbeing their employees. The university offers a range of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet your family’s financial, educational, and health needs. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Flexible spending accounts, employee wellness program, and employee assistance program
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance
• Plan for your future with retirement savings and investment options that grow with you
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and personal holiday, and winter break,
• Time to recover – 8 weeks of paid parental and medical leave
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services

About the University of Florida (UF), Department of Psychiatry:

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida are engaged in groundbreaking projects covering a variety of interests through our Centers, labs, and collaborations with other departments. The Department of Psychiatry includes a large outpatient center with various specialty clinics within (including one associated with our Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment), a very active inpatient service, psychiatry collaborative program for primary care practitioners, school consultation program, and community consultation services. The Department of Psychiatry spans services across adult, addiction, and child/adolescent specializations, including a freestanding psychiatric hospital, a large consult liaison service at the main UF Shands Hospital, the Florida Recovery Center operated by our Addiction Division, and multiple research centers including the Center for Addiction Research & Education and the Center for OCD and Related Disorders (COARD)

ABOUT GAINESVILLE:

The City of Gainesville holds many distinctions. Located in the northern part of Florida, Gainesville is home to the state’s largest and oldest university (UF), and is one of the state's centers of education, innovation, healthcare, arts & culture, sports, and more. You can find the city routinely listed as one of the best college towns, best places to live, and best places to retire. Known for its preservation of historic buildings and the beauty of its natural surroundings, Gainesville's numerous parks, museums, and lakes provide endless entertainment to thousands of visitors and locals every year. Things to do in Gainesville , Visit Gainesville.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Interested applicants should submit the following items as part of the online application:

• Cover letter that states applicant’s interest in the position and qualification relative to the credentials listed above.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Reference Names/Contact Information (3). The cover letter should include the names and contact information of three individuals who can provide an evaluative appraisal of the applicant’s work, potential in the field, and capacity to be an effective colleague in an academic health sciences center.  References will be requested from the Department should the applicant be considered.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:Yes