Massachusetts General Hospital Boston , MA 02298
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GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: Summarize the nature and level of work performed.
The Behavioral Medicine (BMED) Program in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking a clinical research coordinator level II (CRC II). The BMED Program is a multidisciplinary group with a longstanding commitment to conduct clinical research focused on developing, validating and disseminating psychosocial interventions that prevent and treat chronic illness.
The CRC II will be responsible for assisting with studies as detailed below. The CRC II may collaborate with other members of the research team, faculty, and staff of the BMED Program, but will also be expected to take initiative and work well independently. Due to the time- or deadline-sensitive nature of many projects, the pace of work may be demanding at times. Other projects are long-term and require constant attention to prioritization.
This position offers valuable research experience in clinical psychology, health psychology, behavioral intervention development, heart disease, substance use, qualitative and quantitative methods, and both hospital- and community-based recruitment. It is an ideal position for people looking to apply to graduate school in clinical psychology or a related field. The CRC II will primarily work on clinical intervention studies related to HIV/AIDS care and prevention domestically. Specifically, the applicant will work on the following studies:
One-Mind One-Heart: This study will establish the feasibility and acceptability of a novel, text-enhanced integrative behavioral intervention "One Mind-One Heart (OM-OH)," aimed at reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in older people with HIV (OPWH). By addressing CVD, a significant co-morbidity that affects a growing number of OPWH in psychological distress due to shared pathophysiology linked to systemic inflammation, this work will be instrumental in improving the health and well-being of PWH across the lifespan.
UpGage: This study will involve collaboration between clinical psychology researchers, Fenway Health leaders and staff, and structurally disadvantaged men who have sex with men (MSM) who use stimulants. We aim to identify critical barriers to HIV prevention services, and unmet (e.g., psychosocial, and structural) needs for structurally disadvantaged men who have sex with men (MSM) who use stimulants via in-depth qualitative interviews; select evidence-based intervention content (e.g., skill-building problem-solving and emotion-focused coping skills) to meet these needs; and refine the selected interventions, with provider key stakeholder feedback, to be optimized for implementation in Fenway Health.
In addition to assisting with the management of the specific projects listed above, the CRC II may also have a role with grant administration. Specifically, the CRC II may help to create, edit, and format documents for grant applications (e.g., budgets), learn grant application systems, and manage submission of grant applications. The CRC II may also assist in the preparation of the scientific components of grant applications, including by conducting literature reviews and preparing summaries of existing science.
Finally, the CRC II will also be responsible for various administrative tasks in the BMED Program. These may include corresponding with the IRB and study sponsors, ordering office supplies, managing office space, coordinating meetings, coordinating updates to the BMED website, handling PIs' expenses, among others.
Ideal applicants will demonstrate, preferably through prior research experience, a strong interest in pursuing clinical psychology and/or mental health research. Applicants focused on behavioral medicine, HIV, substance use, health psychology, women's health, public health, and/or mental health in global settings are strongly encouraged to apply. The applicant should be comfortable working with diverse issues related to sexuality, gender, drug use, and mental health.
More information about the BMED Program and current research is available on our webpage: https://www.massgeneral.org/psychiatry/treatments-and-services/behavioral-medicine-program.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Indicate key areas of responsibility, major job duties, special projects and key objectives for this position. These items should be evaluated throughout the year and included in the written annual evaluation.
Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
Create, edit, and format administrative components of grant applications
Assist in writing and preparing federally funded grant applications
Organize, clean, and prepare data and data collection systems
Data entry and quality control procedures
Analyze both qualitative (NVivo) and quantitative (SPSS) data
Work closely with an interdisciplinary team
Monitor and evaluate protocol compliance
Create, submit, and maintain ethics applications, amendments, continuing reviews, and materials for a variety of domestic and international ethics committees
Adhere strictly to all Institutional Review Board (IRB) guidelines and confidentiality requirements
Perform clerical/organizational work, quality control, and budget management, if needed
Recruit/screen/enroll study participants, as needed
Assist in participant recruitment across MGH clinics and community organizations, as needed
Assist in manuscript preparation, and submission
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Must be realistic, objective, measurable and related to essential functions of this job.
Strong organizational and time management skills required
Excellent attention to detail required
Ability to concurrently handle multiple projects required
Ability to work well with a diverse group of individuals required
Ability to work independently required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Technological fluency with Microsoft Office Suite required
Excellent problem-solving skills strongly desired
Ability to independently take initiative strongly desired
Knowledge of statistics and SPSS desired
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS (if applicable): Specify minimum credentials and clearly indicate if preferred or required
X Not Applicable.
EDUCATION: Specify minimum education and clearly indicate if preferred or required
Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in related field (i.e., psychology, sociology, biological sciences, statistics, public health)
EXPERIENCE: Specify minimum creditable years of experience and clearly indicate if preferred or required
Required:
Preferred:
Human subjects research experience
Experience working with diverse groups of individuals
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