Longitudinal Study of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Postra
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD
The Brain Assessment Research Laboratory in the Department of Psychiatry at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Maryland, has an opening for a Study Coordinator to begin in May/June 2012.
Research Project Description:
The research project, directed by Dr. Connie Duncan, involves assessment of brain structure and function in injured service members with mild traumatic brain injury. Patients are followed over time to evaluate clinical outcome, with an emphasis on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Brain indices include event-related brain potentials, neuroimaging, and neurocognitive performance.
Responsibilities:
Subject recruitment and consent, tracking and managing the flow of subject scheduling and testing, subject testing, maintaining patient records and datbases, supervision of staff, budgeting, purchasing, preparing amendments, tracking and reporting on recruitment and patient events, maintaining contact with staff of other TBI studies and clinical providers.
Requirements:
Excellent academic record and research experience
English fluency
Master's or Doctoral degree
A car and valid driver’s license
U.S. Citizenship
Previous experience with subject recruiting, institutional review boards, funding agencies, regulatory procedures, EEG/ERP recording, Microsoft Office, and statistical packages (e.g., SPSS) is highly desirable.
This position is ideal for an individual who seeks experience in clinical research before going on to graduate or medical school. The start date is the late spring/early summer of 2012, and we request a commitment of 2 years. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered and will be commensurate with qualifications. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, résumé, three letters of recommendation, and transcript by email to Dr. Connie Duncan at cduncan@usuhs.edu
