Clinical Research Coordinator - Psychiatry - Child Division - Posner Lab

School of Medicine

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Clinical Research Coordinator – Psychiatry – Child Division – Posner Lab

Be You.

The Clinical Research Coordinator participates in day-to-day operations of clinical research studies conducted by a principal investigator in the department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Science. They will perform a variety of duties involved in the collection, compilation, documentation, and analysis of clinical research data and may oversee the work of junior staff and train or mentor others in clinical research tasks.

This study aims to enhance, deploy, and rigorously validate the Duke Predictive Model of Adolescent Mental Health (Duke-PMA), a neural network-based tool designed to identify youth at high risk for psychiatric illness using low-cost, accessible clinical and behavioral measures. The overarching objective is to address the urgent need for accurate, individualized mental health prediction tools-particularly in rural and under-served communities where access to psychiatric services is limited.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of an Associate's degree
• Work requires a minimum of two years of relevant research experience. A bachelor's degree may substitute for 2 years required experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in neuroscience, psychology, counseling, social work, or related field
• Experience working with adolescents in either a research, educational, or clinical capacity
• Native or professional fluency in Spanish is highly desirable
• Prior research experience in mental health, child development, or clinical psychology studies
• Prior training or experience administering standardized behavioral assessments or structured diagnostic interviews

Other Requirements:

• Possession of a reliable personal vehicle and willingness to travel for work-related activities

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with multiple recruiting sites
• Ability to adapt to changing project needs and contribute support across multiple ongoing research studies

Be Bold.

Position Description:

This role will be responsible for: 

1. Recruitment 
2. Behavioral assessments
3. Psychiatric diagnostic interviews  
4. Data entry and other administrative tasks  
5. IRB and regulatory assistance
6. Supporting other research projects in the lab as needed, depending on study timelines and team priorities

Choose Duke.

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, founded in 1943, is one of 26 departments in the Duke University School of Medicine (SOM). The department is comprised of more than 500 faculty, staff, and trainees. Our goal is to help people with behavioral health challenges live their best life. We pursue this goal through a three-fold mission of superior specialty and integrated patient care for all, ground-breaking research, and exceptional training and education.

Duke University is consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide and is renowned for its cutting-edge research across disciplines. Beyond the engaging work, you'll also benefit from Duke's competitive benefits package, including health insurance plans, generous paid time off, retirement programs with employer contributions, tuition assistance for employees and their children, and more.

Screening of Applications:

Screening continues until position is filled.

Minimum Qualifications

Equal Opportunity Statement
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that thrives when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To foster this environment, it is essential that all members of our community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. Every member of our community shares the responsibility to uphold these values.

Anticipated Pay Range

The annual base salary range for this position is USD $59,829.00 to USD $99,960.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s experience, education/training, key skills, internal equity, and market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Total Compensation
Your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. Duke offers comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provisions for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Education

Completion of an Associate’s degree is required.

Experience

A minimum of two years of relevant research experience is required. A Bachelor's degree may substitute for the two years of required experience.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.