Clinical Research Coordinator Application

Our lab currently has several active projects focused on (1) leveraging technology (e.g., actigraph, ecological momentary assessment, passive-sensing technology, and social media activity) and computational methods to characterizing short-term risk for suicidal outcomes, (2) understanding the role of inflammation in depression, and (3) assessing and treating reward dysfunction in depression and co-occurring disorders. Research coordinators will work under the mentorship of Drs. Richard Liu and Taylor Burke at Massachusetts General Hospital. These positions are particularly well suited for individuals seeking to gain research and clinical experience prior to graduate or medical school.

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include: data collection and management; clinical interviewing; participant recruitment, retention, and reimbursement; interfacing with the hospital clinical staff and participants recruited from acute psychiatric care settings; supervision of undergraduate volunteers; literature reviews; phlebotomy, blood processing, immune cell population isolation techniques, and IRB submissions. There may be opportunities to conduct independent research, submit presentations to national conferences, and prepare manuscripts for publication.

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Qualifications:

Qualified applicants must have a bachelor's degree, strong writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and be able to work autonomously as well within a collaborative team environment. Experience with data management and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, REDCap, Mplus, R) and with writing scripts in Python are preferred but not required. Psychology, sociology, and pre-med majors are encouraged to apply, but all are welcome. Prior research, particularly independent research projects, or clinical experience is strongly recommended.

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Application Information:

We are currently accepting applications for Summer 2026 on a rolling basis. If you are interested in joining our lab, we invite you to submit a cover letter and CV through the link here. Any questions regarding this position may be directed to us at mghmoodandbehaviorlab@gmail.com.