Research Coordinator Imaging Core and Biomarker Core (Temporary)

Job description

**Job Description**

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

**_The Department of Radiology_** **has an outstanding opportunity open for a** **_Temporary_** **Research Coordinator.**

The Research Coordinator contributes to the growth and success of the Department of Radiology by executing the mission and vision.

This position will perform basic research duties to support ongoing projects in the Integrated Brain Imaging Center (IBIC) related to aging and neurodegenerative disease.

This includes utilizing neuroimaging, neuropsychology, and/or neuroscience techniques and procedures to collect and evaluate data for the lab.

**Essential Duties & Responsibilities** _(Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.)_

Research Study Development & Management-60%

+ Participate in developing research designs, data collection methods, and strategies for data management.
+ Coordinate multiple data collection efforts which may include collaborating agencies or institutions.
+ Duties may also include recruiting or overseeing the recruitment and interviewing of human subjects, preparing human subject applications, writing and editing technical reports and manuscripts for publication or presentation, developing and monitoring project budgets, preparing progress reports/proposals, and acting as a liaison between the project team and research project partners and funding agencies.

May supervise research and support staff.
+ Qualify candidates by completing phone interviews and collect brief neuropsychological data/MRI scans, eye scans, and/or EEG from human subjects.
+ Schedule, coordinate, and administer scanning and testing of human subjects – this includes training subjects on cognitive tasks.

Analysis & Reporting- 30%

+ Apply scientific knowledge gained through formal education at the Bachelor's level or equivalent/related experience to coordinate a significant research project or multiple smaller research projects.
+ Perform preprocessing of functional and structural MRI and DTI data; prepare and analyze data for presentation; work at the command-line in Linux using IBIC computer software for neuroimaging processing and analysis (FSL, AFNI, in-house software tools).
+ Prepare documentation of IBIC data analysis workflow and other experimental practices.
+ Enter MRI, diagnostic, and neuropsychological data into IBIC databases.
+ Enter MRI data into central project databases, e.g. at collaborating institutions

MISC 10%

+ Attend and participate in IBIC meetings, and meetings of ADRC Imaging Core and Biomarker Core.
+ Perform literature searches and read literature or conduct literature surveys in neuroscience projects as necessary.
+ May train and guide other scientists and technicians requiring assistance with analysis or analysis tools.
+ Complete related assigned tasks
+ Self/Team Development - provide innovative, visionary and collaborative initiative; continue to grow your own skill set necessary in your position; contribute to a team atmosphere in working with all internal/external customers.

Self/Team Development

+ Participate in fostering a collaborative environment with diversity as a core value.

We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all students, staff, and faculty.
+ The incumbent is expected to continue to grow their own skill set necessary in their position, contribute to a team atmosphere in working with all internal/external customers, and provide thoughtful suggestions for continued improvement in work processes.

**Minimum Requirements**

+ A Bachelor's Degree in Science/Related field including college-level course work in statistics, analysis or research OR equivalent education/experience.
+ One year of work experience in research or equivalent experience
+ Knowledge of fundamental neuroimaging concepts
+ Familiarity with a command line environment (e.g., UNIX, MATLAB, Python, R)
+ Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

+ Good communication skills and ability to work with diverse communities
+ Time management, multi-tasking, presentation and organizational skills

**Desired Qualifications**

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Neuroscience
+ 2-3 years of Research Coordination
+ Experience with computer programming
+ Experience or interest in working with clinical populations, especially seniors or those with degenerative brain disease
+ Fundamental UNIX skills and shell scripting experience preferred.
+ Experience with Python, MATLAB, and/or R programming language preferred.

**Physical Demands:**

_The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear.

The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to write, finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee may occasionally lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds.

**Work Environment:**

+ Schedule is normally 8am-5pm but is not always fixed and workload does vary.

The incumbent¹s first responsibility is to complete tasks rather than keep to a fixed schedule.

Flexibility in schedule and intensity of work is necessary.
+ Position is suitable/eligible for hybrid telework
+ Some travel between sites will be necessary by UW Health Services or other shuttles.

**Compensation, Benefits and Position Details**

**Pay Range Minimum:**

$48,648.00 annual
**Pay Range Maximum:**

$90,000.00 annual
**Other Compensation:**

-
**Benefits:**

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/
**Shift:**

First Shift (United States of America)
**Temporary or Regular?**

This is a temporary position
**FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):**

100.00%
**Union/Bargaining Unit:**

Not Applicable

**About the UW**

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world.

In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

**Our Commitment**

The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://hr.uw.edu/eoaa/) .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment.

Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Required Skill Profession

Other General