Research Coordinator

northeastern· NU USA Northeastern University
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📍 Boston, MA (Main Campus)Full time💰 USD 49K–67K
Full timeNU USA Northeastern University

About this role

About the Opportunity

About the Plasticity in Neurodevelopment (PINE) Lab

The PINE Lab at Northeastern University, led by Professor Laurel Gabard-Durnam, is part of the Center for Cognitive and Brain Health in the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex at Northeastern University, a community of labs examining brain, mental, and physical health across the lifespan.

Job Summary

The Department of Psychology is seeking a full-time Research Coordinator to work in the PINE Lab. This role will support Project SCALE, which examines how scalable, low-cost electroencephalography (EEG) methods can be used in multiple contexts globally to better understand early child development and evaluate clinical trial success and outcomes in infancy. The role oversees integration with existing cohorts and clinical trials across more than five countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and manages the lab’s relationship with huru, the company co-creating the EEG hardware and software solution for this work. The role is based in Boston, MA, but includes opportunities for travel to other countries. This role provides experience with all aspects of the research process, which could serve as a launchpad to graduate studies.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
 

Data Management and Project Management

  • Manage project administration activities, including Institutional Review Board (IRB) interactions, financial reimbursements, database management, and data processing

  • Train and supervise lab volunteers working on the grant

  • Research and purchase equipment to support lab operations

  • Manage finances and balance project budgets

  • Develop and maintain laboratory websites

  • Support hiring activities, including drafting advertisements, identifying posting venues, and conducting initial applicant reviews

  • Develop and document laboratory practices, procedures, and manuals

  • Communicate with administrators across the University regarding project and operational needs

  • Troubleshoot operational, technical, and project-related issues as they arise
     

Collaborative Teamwork on Data Projects

  • Develop and manage IRB applications for human subjects research studies

  • Compose and modify research protocols

  • Organize and maintain human subjects research data

  • Maintain secure project databases

  • Perform computer coding, data analysis, and programming tasks using MATLAB, Python, R, Unix, shell scripting (bash, tsch), and HTML
     

Manuscript Preparation with Primary Authorship Opportunities

  • Conduct literature reviews

  • Contribute to hypothesis generation

  • Draft initial manuscripts with mentoring from Dr. Gabard-Durnam

  • Solicit, incorporate, and respond to feedback from co-authors

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required in Developmental or Clinical Psychology, Neuroscience, Public Health, or a related field

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills

  • Ability to work independently

  • Experience managing large-scale pediatric data or clinical trial data

  • Experience with electroencephalography (EEG) or functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data acquisition and analysis is helpful but not required

Applicants must include the following documentation with their application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University is unable to work sponsor for this role, now or in the future.

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

106S

Expected Hiring Range:

$48,610.00 - $66,838.75

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

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The listed salary for this Research Coordinator position at northeastern is USD 49K–67K. This is an Full time role.
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Research Coordinator
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