Job Summary: | The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado Anschutz Campus seeks a full-time (1.0 FTE) Research Services Senior Professional (RSSP). The Research Services Senior Professional (RSSP) will provide direct professional support of daily research activities such as subject recruitment and management, participant screening, scheduling, conducting informed consent/assent/HIPAA activities, psychiatric and cognitive assessments, brain stimulation procedures, neuroimaging (including fMRI), data and biospecimen collection, data processing, research administration, IRB documentation, regulatory compliance, and study budgeting. The RSP will also assist with training and onboarding research staff and students. Their extent of involvement in these research duties will be assigned by their supervisor. This individual will be responsible for collaborating with various faculty and staff across campus, as well as interacting with study participants. The candidate should be organized, detail-oriented, professional in conduct, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, work effectively as a team player, and be capable of managing responsibilities with minimal supervision. Key Responsibilities: Neuromodulation, Neuroimaging, and Specialized Research Procedures Administer complex neuro-navigated brain stimulation and MRI experiments, balancing participant comfort and safety, data quality, protocol requirements, and sensitive instrument recordings. Operate and maintain specialized research equipment, including brain stimulation, neuronavigation, and neuroimaging systems, in accordance with established research protocols and safety standards. Troubleshoot poor imaging quality, inaccurate timing of interleaved brain stimulation and brain recordings, and hardware or software failures that may compromise research procedures or data quality. Identify technical issues during research procedures and work with investigators, technical personnel, and equipment vendors as appropriate to resolve problems and ensure collection of high-quality research data.
Clinical Research Coordination and Participant Management Participate in all aspects of clinical research studies, including recruiting and enrolling participants, conducting participant screening, obtaining informed consent and HIPAA authorization, scheduling study visits, completing psychiatric, cognitive, behavioral, and mental health assessments, operating brain stimulation and neuroimaging equipment, collecting biological samples, and coordinating participant reimbursement. Coordinate participant visits involving multiple research procedures, investigators, facilities, and specialized research resources. Assist in the preparation of research recruitment materials, advertising campaigns, and participant outreach efforts. Demonstrate professionalism and excellent communication skills when interacting with research participants, investigators, collaborators, and other research personnel, ensuring respectful, ethical, and participant-centered conduct at all times.
Regulatory Compliance and Research Quality Manage study protocols to ensure compliance with institutional, federal, and sponsor requirements, including preparing and maintaining informed consent forms, study protocols, protocol applications, amendments, continuing reviews, and other regulatory documents. Prepare and submit regulatory materials to COMIRB and maintain required study approvals and documentation. Perform applicable OnCore research monitoring, documentation, and regulatory sign-off activities. Maintain regulatory documentation and support compliance activities involving applicable federal agencies, including the FDA and DEA, when required by study protocols. Collaborate with principal investigators and research staff to ensure studies are conducted in accordance with University policies, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), approved protocols, and all applicable regulatory requirements. Maintain complete and accurate study records, create and manage regulatory and study binders, and ensure adherence to research quality and documentation standards.
Research Data Management and Quality Assurance Create, maintain, and perform quality control of research databases, including REDCap and other approved research data systems. Conduct accurate and timely data entry, data processing, validation, and documentation while maintaining the integrity, security, and confidentiality of research data. Apply computing, database management, and basic statistical skills to support research data management, quality assurance, study tracking, and reporting. Identify missing, inconsistent, or potentially erroneous research information and work with appropriate study personnel to resolve discrepancies. Maintain research records and documentation necessary to support data integrity, protocol compliance, monitoring, and reproducibility.
Study Operations, Administration, and Team Development Support study administration by assisting with budget monitoring, drafting progress reports, and coordinating with investigators and administrative personnel on project management activities. Perform administrative activities necessary for study operations, including scheduling participant visits, ordering research supplies, coordinating meetings and events, and preparing study documents and training materials. Train and onboard research staff and students on study procedures, regulatory requirements, data collection methods, research equipment, and laboratory operations as assigned. Provide cross-coverage for other research personnel to support continuity of research operations.
Research Collaboration and Program Development Participate actively in departmental, supervisory, principal investigator, laboratory, and research team meetings. Contribute to study planning, protocol implementation, troubleshooting, and continuous process improvement. Collaborate with investigators, research personnel, institutional partners, and external collaborators to support successful implementation of neuromodulation research studies. Perform other research-related duties as assigned.
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Why Join Us: | The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department of Psychiatry is home to one of the most comprehensive neuromodulation programs in the country. Clinically, the department provides a full continuum of evidence-based treatments, including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for obsessive-compulsive disorder, Tourette Syndrome, depression, and chronic pain, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), and esketamine. This robust clinical infrastructure creates unparalleled opportunities for translational research directly tied to patient care. Our neuromodulation research portfolio is rapidly expanding, with active studies in TMS, DBS, and low-intensity focused ultrasound, alongside initiatives in adaptive/closed-loop stimulation and biomarker discovery. Why work for the University? We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: Medical: Multiple plan options Dental: Multiple plan options Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours) Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual) Holiday Days: 15/year Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
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