Research Coordinator I

The position will assist with ongoing grants by conducting required study activities. These duties include but are not limited to coordinating day-to-day activities and ensuring the compliance of specific research studies. The employee will have office space in UF’s Communicore building within the Center for Cognitive Aging & Memory (CAM). In-person participant interactions will occur in the nearby McKnight Brain Institute CAM space and the MRI facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct follow-ups with study participants.
• Schedule, recruit, and retain study participants.
• Send and support participant reminders (e.g., phone calls, mailings, etc.).
• Assist with research and administrative tasks such as data entry and IRB documentation. Maintain tracking logs.
• Assist with observation and training of newly hired employees during their initial onboarding over a period of 1-2 months, as needed.
• Manage supplies and equipment.
• Complete study schedules and activities according to protocols. Serve as back-up schedule coordinator.

This is a part-time position at 20 hours (0.5 FTE) per week. Hours may be flexible, but the general schedule is M-F, 8am-12pm. 

$23,698 - $24,209 annually; commensurate with education and experience.

The University of Florida (UF) offers an exceptional benefits package, including options for health, dental and vision insurance; state retirement plans; a generous leave program; and tuition assistance. UF is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer. For more information on benefits, please visit UF HR Benefits and Rewards at https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/.

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

• A bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field.
• Experience with the administration of the National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center (NACC) Uniformed Dataset (UDS) battery.
• Experience as a research assistant using the Posit Science BrainHQ Cognitive Training suite.
• Experience administering the Clinical Dementia Rating scale instrument.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 pm (ET) of the posting end date.

This is a time-limited position. 

If an accommodation is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.

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