Cannabis Study Coordinator For Addiction Research Jobs

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

• Bachelors (BA/BS) in a health-related field from an accredited college or university or a combination of related education and work experience to equal four years
• Courses in research methods, psychology or allied health field
• Ability to work on-site; flexible schedule (participate in weeknight and weekend hour rotation)
• Must not have metal implants/devices that are incompatible with magnetic field

Demonstrated Soft Skills Necessary:

• Critical thinking skills and the ability to learn quickly
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize work demands and manage time appropriately
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Diligence with protocol adherence
• High affinity with working with technology
• Strong computer skills
• Professionalism

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience with research with human subjects
• Professional experience or volunteer work in working with individuals with drug addiction
• Familiarity with clinical interviewing
• Familiarity with neuroimaging
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Study Coordinator for Addiction Research
We are seeking a full-time study coordinator for the Applied Neurophenotyping & Neuroprediction for Addiction (ANNA) lab in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Anna Zilverstand, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and the lab Principal Investigator. The lab is part of the University of Minnesota Medical Discovery Team on Addiction, which offers a multidisciplinary research environment that includes faculty from Psychiatry, Psychology, Radiology, Neuroscience and Pharmacology. The study coordinator will receive extensive training in the clinical interviewing, neurocognitive tasks, physiological recordings, genetic testing, hormonal assessments and brain imaging to investigate human drug addiction (alcohol, cannabis and opioid use disorder). All data for the ongoing study will be collected at the University of Minnesota, neuroimaging will take place at CMRR (https://www.cmrr.umn.edu/).
We are committed to developing the careers of all of our team members. There will be frequent opportunities for interaction with graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty who work in both clinical and basic research.
Responsibilities
Managerial tasks, oversight and development - 15%

• Managerial tasks; e.g., purchasing & shipping
• Helping with IRB applications and documentation
• Co-developing and implementing new study procedures

Study procedures - 60%

• Outreach and recruitment of study participants
• Screening, scheduling and consenting study participants
• Administering study procedures: e.g., clinical interviewing, neurocognitive tasks, physiological recordings, genetic testing, hormonal assessments and brain imaging
• Will be trained to operate the 3T clinical MR system
• Will be trained to perform structured/semi-structured clinical interviews

Data management, analysis and documentation - 15%

• Documentation, data entry and management
• May be trained to maintain databases for data management (Matlab, MySQL)
• May be trained to process neuroimaging data on the UMN MSI and CMRR servers: HCP and inhouse pipelines (e.g., ANACONDA, Python, FSL, AFNI, SPM, CONN)

Meetings and supervision - 10%

• Participate in lab and team meetings, 1:1 supervision and career development

The position is 100%-time and classified as a civil-service appointment. Appointment will provide health, dental, vacation and sick-time benefits plus is covered by Social Security and Minnesota State Retirement System. Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience.
The position will remain open until filled. Finalists may be required to submit additional materials. Please send any inquiries to Anna Zilverstand at [email protected]

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Complete applications must include the following three items. Please note that the cover letter and resume will be attached during the application process. First submit the application and then return to the "My Job Applications" page to attach the additional documents under the "My Cover Lettters and Attachments" section.
1) A cover letter expressing your interests, experience, accomplishments, and strengths as they relate to the position, in particular your experience relating to required and preferred qualifications.
2) Your current resume
3) A list of the names, phone numbers and email addresses of three references (return to “My Activities page and select “Reference Attachments” under “Attachment Purpose” to upload)

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
Please note: All employees at the University of Minnesota are required to comply with the University’s Administrative Policy: COVID-19 Vaccination and Safety Protocol by either providing proof of being fully vaccinated on their first day of employment, or complete a request for an exemption for medical exemption or religious reasons. To learn more please visit: https://safe-campus.umn.edu/return-campus/get-the-vax

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