Clinical Research Coordinator - Psychiatry Department at MGH
 Massachusetts General Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 15 New Chardon Street (Show on map) | |
 Apr 21, 2025 | |
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There are two areas of focus for our research, including (1) understanding the role of inflammation in depression and (2) assessing and treating reward dysfunction in depression and co-occurring disorders. Clinical research coordinators (CRCs) assist with our NIH- and foundation-funded studies aimed at advancing our understanding of immune dysfunction in depression and in assessing and treating reward dysfunction in depression. Studies led by Dr. Naoise Mac Giollabhui include mechanistic clinical trials in which depressed individuals exhibiting high levels of inflammation are randomly assigned to an intravenous infusion of a TNF inhibitor or placebo so that the link between downstream immune changes and improvements in specific depressive symptoms can be better understood. A range of modalities are being used to assess inflammation and depressive symptoms, including phone-based cognitive assessments, passive mobile monitoring, integration of skin-based biosensors as well as more traditional clinical and immunological assessments (e.g., isolation and RNA sequencing of immune cell populations, diagnostic interviewing etc.). Studies led by Dr. Amanda Collins include developing and evaluating digital therapeutics (DTx), or smartphone-based interventions, to treat reward dysfunction in co-occurring disorders, including depression, as well as the assessment of reward dysfunction using a multimodal approach (e.g., ecological momentary assessments, passive sensing data, behavioral tasks). Research coordinators will work under the mentorship of Dr. Naoise Mac Giollabhui and Dr. Amanda Collins at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Research Coordinators are responsible for managing and coordinating the clinical studies as members of the research team. This involves screening patients for study eligibility, data entry and analysis, manuscript preparation, and clinical laboratory work such as phlebotomy and EKG administration. Research Coordinators will work closely with the physicians and psychologists on staff in managing patient care throughout the studies. Additional responsibilities include:
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Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities: Qualified applicants must have a bachelor's degree, strong writing and organizational skills. Psychology, sociology, and premed majors are encouraged to apply, but all are welcome. Prior research or clinical experience is strongly recommended. We request a resume and cover letter outlining your reasons for applying, and the strengths you would bring to the position. Start date: June 2025 Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications fromprotected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged. Please contact Paulina Gutierrez-Ramirez at pgutierrez-ramirez@mgh.harvard.edu with any questions. Additional Job Description The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |