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OVERVIEW:

The Department of Psychology and Biobehavioral Sciences housed at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking applicants for a full-time Clinical Research Scientist position. The candidate will work with faculty members, project coordinators, clinical research associates, and other researchers on grant and institutionally funded research projects, to improve biobehavioral and cognitive health outcomes for patients with neurodevelopmental disorders. Under the supervision of the lead faculty member, the Scientist will engage in a variety of research activities related to conducting literature reviews, study protocol drafting, data collection and analysis, manuscript preparation, engaging in clinical interventions research, and grant development.
The ideal candidate will have experience with measurement, analysis, and interpretation of neurocognitive and brain imaging data. Experience with signal processing, wearable devices, and cognitive neuroscience is strongly preferred.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:

• MD or PhD in relevant scientific field required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum Requirement: 2+ prior relevant and productive research experience in clinical/population-based outcomes and health behavior research.
• Experience in study design methodology, protocol development, study conduct, and analysis.
• Experience working in a project-oriented matrixed team environment preferred.
• Proven performance in earlier role.

SPECIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Able to draw insights from different sets of data and quickly understand why issues are happening.
• Solves problems quickly by identifying the right causes.
• Encourages others to see the opportunities ahead with changing circumstances even when the details have not been finalized.
• Leads team meetings on a need basis and effectively communicates with cross-functional teams for results.
• Understands and uses digital tools of communication as needed.
• Speaks up in meetings, raises concerns, and shares information with team.
• Remains calm in challenging and uncertain times by maintaining a focus on the end goals and solving problems.
• Defuses any unforeseen developments and problems with ease. Maintains focus on goals.
• Drives engagement and ownership for group to deliver ambitious results and solutions.
• Applies scientific principles and concepts in the development and/or review of clinical study protocols.
• Proposes/utilizes appropriate technologies and approaches for the successful conduct of clinical studies in line with research objectives and compliance requirements.
• Identifies endpoints (primary & secondary) to measure outcomes and provides ongoing technical guidance.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Initiates and conducts research without direct supervision. Demonstrates advanced skills in performing research. Provides input on and evaluates protocol design including quality control procedures. Develops and provides oversight of protocols for project-specific research. Follows and upholds appropriate human subjects’ protections, event reporting, data safety and monitoring requirements, and safety regulations. Works efficiently to manage concurrent projects.
• Develops and/or implements research procedures. Proposes/initiates experiments and/or methodological approaches to achieve research goals. Coordinates the design and testing of data collection instruments. Duplicates experiments and/or procedures from the research literature. Oversees data quality control (QC) procedures. Utilizes institutional resources appropriately.
• Presents and publishes research results. Keeps comprehensive, accurate, organized and legible records of research procedures and results. Performs data analysis and reduction. Writes research reports and scientific publications.
• Assists with the management of large, multidisciplinary research operations and the instruction of research staff. Coordinates communication with principal investigators across multiple sites. Anticipates needs for the efficient conduct of research. Provides instruction and guidance for staff. Coordinates the scheduling of staff and ensures coverage.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead clinical research design and implementation activities (e.g., experimental design review; identification of appropriate research procedures/methodologies QC procedures finalization; design and testing of data collection instruments; project-specific protocol compliance oversight).
• Assist with the management of large, multidisciplinary research operations and the instruction of research staff.
• Oversee execution of multiple concurrent projects/studies.
• Oversee/coordinate engagement with study participants and related outcomes (e.g., interviewer scripts, informed consent, data entry, procurement of medical record/specimens).
• Coordinate communication with principal investigators across multiple sites to anticipate, clarify, and address needs for efficient conduct of research.
• Present/publish results, insights, and outcomes both internally and externally to multi-disciplinary audiences.
• Provide ongoing instruction and guidance to staff and train as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.