Address
Form of workCoord,Research
Requisition ID
req23087
Working Title
Research Coordinator - Neurology
Position Grade
10
Position Summary
The Department of Neurology at UNM is known for its cutting-edge research. Our research programs contribute to groundbreaking discoveries in neurology. We have major research funding for stroke, multiple sclerosis, vascular cognitive impairment, epilepsy, and Alzheimer's disease. These research programs involve both the clinical and basic sciences.
The Department of Neurology Research Team is seeking a Research Coordinator position for our Stroke research programs.
The position requires experience coordinating clinical trials or community-based research studies with diverse populations, including Hispanic and Native American communities. Additionally, the position requires experience with the following: assisting with IRB submissions, patient recruitment and retention, and data collection and maintenance.
The position also requires a firm understanding of good clinical and community practices in conducting research, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with various university and community stakeholders. Depending on the study, these stakeholders might include community groups, county or tribal health boards, community health care providers, funding agencies, university researchers, and media representatives.
Specific duties will include:
•Recruitment, enrollment, and scheduling of research subjects
•Establishing and maintaining budgets and fiscal controls for the project
•Developing and maintaining record keeping systems and procedures
•Drawing and processing blood will be required for some studies
This position will be based at our UNM Hospital, Neurology Department location. Additionally, the position may be partly located at Domenici Hall on North Campus where our clinic is an outpatient facility supporting neurosciences research under the UNMHSC Brain and Behavioral Health Institute. The position will be primarily responsible for coordinating research studies in accordance with established study protocols and federal, local, and institutional policies and guidelines for clinical trials and includes research study management and monitoring.
This is a term position where the employment contract is renewed on an annual basis with satisfactory performance.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree;at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in/knowledge of:
•Use and understanding of medical terminology
•Neurological or behavioral clinical research
•Recruiting patients to participate in research studies
•Coordinating clinical trials
•Preparing applications and other documents for submission to an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or direct experience in IRB Administration
•Drawing and processing blood (experience and/or training)
•Ability to work flex hours, as required by study
•Proficiency in Spanish
•Data acquisition and analysis using Matlab platform
•Statistical Parametric Mapping (SPM) fMRI analysis
•Ability to drive offsite to see patients
Additional Requirements
Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department
Neurology Adult (490B)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Term - Full-Time
Term End Date
One year after start date
Status
Non-Exempt
Pay
$17.39 to $23.63 hourly
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
Temporary and on-call employees working an appointment percentage of 26 (.26 FTE) or greater, per quarter, will be eligible to earn retirement service credits and thus are required to make New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB) contributions. More information pertaining to your FTE and NMERB contributions can be reviewed on the NMERB Guidelines Clarifiedwebpage.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
1/19/2023
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted.If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please attach a Cover Letter and Resume. Please describe in your Cover Letter how you meet the preferred qualifications for the position. Please complete the education and work history sections of the application including number of hours worked and reason for leaving.
The University of New Mexico has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement for UNM students and employees. For detailed information, visit https://bringbackthepack.unm.edu/vaccine/vaccine-requirement.html
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.
Requisition ID
req23087
Working Title
Research Coordinator - Neurology
Position Grade
10
Position Summary
The Department of Neurology at UNM is known for its cutting-edge research. Our research programs contribute to groundbreaking discoveries in neurology. We have major research funding for stroke, multiple sclerosis, vascular cognitive impairment, epilepsy, and Alzheimer's disease. These research programs involve both the clinical and basic sciences.
The Department of Neurology Research Team is seeking a Research Coordinator position for our Stroke research programs.
The position requires experience coordinating clinical trials or community-based research studies with diverse populations, including Hispanic and Native American communities. Additionally, the position requires experience with the following: assisting with IRB submissions, patient recruitment and retention, and data collection and maintenance.
The position also requires a firm understanding of good clinical and community practices in conducting research, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with various university and community stakeholders. Depending on the study, these stakeholders might include community groups, county or tribal health boards, community health care providers, funding agencies, university researchers, and media representatives.
Specific duties will include:
•Recruitment, enrollment, and scheduling of research subjects
•Establishing and maintaining budgets and fiscal controls for the project
•Developing and maintaining record keeping systems and procedures
•Drawing and processing blood will be required for some studies
This position will be based at our UNM Hospital, Neurology Department location. Additionally, the position may be partly located at Domenici Hall on North Campus where our clinic is an outpatient facility supporting neurosciences research under the UNMHSC Brain and Behavioral Health Institute. The position will be primarily responsible for coordinating research studies in accordance with established study protocols and federal, local, and institutional policies and guidelines for clinical trials and includes research study management and monitoring.
This is a term position where the employment contract is renewed on an annual basis with satisfactory performance.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
- Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Additional health screenings may be required, dependent on the nature of the research conducted, as determined by Employee Occupational Health Services.
- Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
- All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree;at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in/knowledge of:
•Use and understanding of medical terminology
•Neurological or behavioral clinical research
•Recruiting patients to participate in research studies
•Coordinating clinical trials
•Preparing applications and other documents for submission to an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or direct experience in IRB Administration
•Drawing and processing blood (experience and/or training)
•Ability to work flex hours, as required by study
•Proficiency in Spanish
•Data acquisition and analysis using Matlab platform
•Statistical Parametric Mapping (SPM) fMRI analysis
•Ability to drive offsite to see patients
Additional Requirements
Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department
Neurology Adult (490B)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Term - Full-Time
Term End Date
One year after start date
Status
Non-Exempt
Pay
$17.39 to $23.63 hourly
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
Temporary and on-call employees working an appointment percentage of 26 (.26 FTE) or greater, per quarter, will be eligible to earn retirement service credits and thus are required to make New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB) contributions. More information pertaining to your FTE and NMERB contributions can be reviewed on the NMERB Guidelines Clarifiedwebpage.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
1/19/2023
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted.If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please attach a Cover Letter and Resume. Please describe in your Cover Letter how you meet the preferred qualifications for the position. Please complete the education and work history sections of the application including number of hours worked and reason for leaving.
The University of New Mexico has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement for UNM students and employees. For detailed information, visit https://bringbackthepack.unm.edu/vaccine/vaccine-requirement.html
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.
