Applicants are being sought for 4-5 full-time (or potentially part-time) research coordinator positions at the Drexel University Center for Weight, Eating and Lifestyle Science (WELL Center; drexel.edu/wellcenter), for both immediate and delayed (e.g. summer 2020) start dates. These positions involve coordinating NIH-funded clinical trials in the areas of treatment outcome research for adolescents and adults with eating and weight disorders, the use of acceptance-based behavioral treatment approaches, and the use of technology-based interventions, (e.g., AI-optimized counseling, just-in-time adaptive smartphone apps, wearable sensor technologies, “brain training” games and virtual reality neurocognitive trainings) for eating disorders and obesity. The positions are supervised by Drs. Evan Forman, Adrienne Juarascio, and/or Stephanie Manasse, who are the principal investigators, as well as faculty at the WELL Center.
Research coordinators generally oversee one-to-two research projects. Responsibilities include overall coordination of all study elements; implementing an advertisement/recruitment plan; refining and implementing the assessment protocol; scheduling and conducting participant screening and clinical assessments; managing data and databases; maintaining contact and approvals with NIH and IRB; and collecting data with wearable sensors.
This research lab is staffed by faculty, post-doctoral fellows, research coordinators, clinical psychology Ph.D. students, and undergraduate students, providing an environment rich in intellectual stimulation and mentorship. The position represents an excellent opportunity to gain experience in obesity/eating disorders clinical research and to be trained in both research and clinical tasks. This position provides excellent preparation for individuals who wish to pursue graduate study in clinical psychology or a related area. Opportunities also will be available, as desired, for grant application preparation, research diagnostic assessment training, additional data analysis, and preparation of poster presentations and/or manuscripts related to the projects. Coordinators also have the opportunity to be exposed to treatment provision.
If you are interested in applying, or in finding out more about the positions, please send, as soon as possible, your CV and a cover letter to Megan Michael ([email protected]). Please include the following information on your CV: (1) undergraduate GPA, (2) SAT scores, (3) GRE scores (if taken) and previous research experience (if any) including experience with structured assessments and/or diagnostic interviews. Please include the following in the cover letter: (1) the reasons for your interest in the position, (2) your skills/experiences that make you a good match for the position, (3) whether you’d like to be considered as a coordinator for clinical trials related to eating disorders, clinical trials related to obesity, or for either of those options, (4) when you could start the position, and (5) whether you would prefer a part-time, full-time or part-time-to-full-time transition. The official application link is forthcoming and will be emailed to you shortly.
Research coordinators generally oversee one-to-two research projects. Responsibilities include overall coordination of all study elements; implementing an advertisement/recruitment plan; refining and implementing the assessment protocol; scheduling and conducting participant screening and clinical assessments; managing data and databases; maintaining contact and approvals with NIH and IRB; and collecting data with wearable sensors.
This research lab is staffed by faculty, post-doctoral fellows, research coordinators, clinical psychology Ph.D. students, and undergraduate students, providing an environment rich in intellectual stimulation and mentorship. The position represents an excellent opportunity to gain experience in obesity/eating disorders clinical research and to be trained in both research and clinical tasks. This position provides excellent preparation for individuals who wish to pursue graduate study in clinical psychology or a related area. Opportunities also will be available, as desired, for grant application preparation, research diagnostic assessment training, additional data analysis, and preparation of poster presentations and/or manuscripts related to the projects. Coordinators also have the opportunity to be exposed to treatment provision.
If you are interested in applying, or in finding out more about the positions, please send, as soon as possible, your CV and a cover letter to Megan Michael ([email protected]). Please include the following information on your CV: (1) undergraduate GPA, (2) SAT scores, (3) GRE scores (if taken) and previous research experience (if any) including experience with structured assessments and/or diagnostic interviews. Please include the following in the cover letter: (1) the reasons for your interest in the position, (2) your skills/experiences that make you a good match for the position, (3) whether you’d like to be considered as a coordinator for clinical trials related to eating disorders, clinical trials related to obesity, or for either of those options, (4) when you could start the position, and (5) whether you would prefer a part-time, full-time or part-time-to-full-time transition. The official application link is forthcoming and will be emailed to you shortly.