Clinical Research Coordinator-Center for Psychedelic Psychotherapy and Trauma Research

The Parsons Research Center for Psychedelic Healing (PRCPH) and the Division of Traumatic Stress Studies, joint projects of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center (JJP VAMC), have an opening for a full-time clinical research coordinator to oversee day-to-day operations of research studies. Active and upcoming research studies include psychedelic-assisted psychotherapies for PTSD and trauma related disorders, generation of stem cells for in vitro investigations of molecular underpinnings of PTSD, and examination of biological changes associated with psychotherapy for PTSD.

This is an excellent position for a recent college graduate who wants to obtain research experience in preparation for graduate or medical school! In addition to the primary responsibilities listed below, there may be opportunity for a motivated individual to be involved in aspects of study design, grant preparation and/or scientific publications. Research coordinators may also have the opportunity to take on support staff roles at training and educational retreats.

Research is conducted at the JJP VAMC in the Bronx, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, and at PRCPH in Morningside Heights. Subject to study needs, hybrid remote and on-site work may be possible. The initial post will be for 2 years with possibility for renewal. 
 

• Conducts routine and standardized human subjects research using appropriate research or interview techniques specific to subject matter of the research project, under direct supervision of the Principal Investigator or senior clinical research staff.
• Assists in the activities related to clinical research including, but not limited to: obtaining informed consent, screening participants for eligibility, registering patients with sponsoring agencies, administering questionnaires and answering telephone calls.
• Assists in the collection, analysis and review of experimental data for publication and presentation.
• Maintains source documents and subject files in accordance with Mount Sinai policies and procedures. Ensures accurate, confidential and complete compilation of data.
• May secure and ship clinical specimens as required by the protocol.
• May assist in the preparation for regulatory agency site visits.
• Performs other related duties

• Bachelors degree in science or related field preferred or a combination of relevant research experience and education
• 0-2 years of research/human subjects experience