Research Study Coordinator (Research Professional 1)

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is seeking a study coordinator (Research Professional 1) for several projects in the Research in Adolescent Depression (RAD) Lab.

This position will start out part-time (10 hours per week), and then move to full-time in August 2026. This position is for 1 year.

Job Responsibilities/Duties:

*Assist with study regulatory documents - 20%. Assist with study protocol revisions under the direction of the principal investigator. Prepare patient-facing documents and communicate with the regulatory specialist to seek IRB approval for such documents.
*Data collection - 20%. Administer questionnaires and cognitive tasks. Assist with MRI visits. Conduct interviews.
*Supervising undergraduate student volunteers - 20%. Assist with training undergraduate student volunteers, assist with oversight in their quality of work, and support them in their independent projects.
*Database management - 20%. Check data quality.
*Participant recruitment and community engagement activities - 10%. Develop recruitment materials, screening calls from parents who express interest in our research. Host tables at community events, hand out brochures, interact with community members.
*Data analysis - 10% -- Conduct preliminary descriptive analyses on data to support team members

Required Qualifications:

BA/BS or a combination of education and related work experience to equal four years.

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences consists of an outstanding team of researchers, clinicians, and educators who provide world-class expertise in psychiatric illness, treatment, scholarship, and scientific discovery.

Our mission is to:

• Create and disseminate new knowledge in the science of mental health
• Provide effective and innovative clinical care programs to alleviate the suffering of mental illness and promote mental resilience
• Train the next generation of interprofessional experts who will be leaders in Minnesota and beyond
• Engage in compassionate and vigorous outreach and advocacy on issues relevant to psychiatric illness, treatment, and research

You can find more information on our website at https://med.umn.edu/psychiatry.

Pay Range: Salary range is $22-$25/hour, depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 25% Appointment to start (10 hours per week); will move to 100% Appointment in August 2026

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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