Neurodevelopment Research Coordinator: Child MRI

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota’s Cognition and Neurodevelopmental Studies Lab is seeking a research coordinator to support Project MAPLE, a major brain-imaging study with children and families.

You will coordinate studies, recruit participants, obtain consent, schedule assessments and MRI sessions, and train staff in a collaborative lab environment at MIDB. Excellent growth opportunities and hands-on MRI experience are offered within ARIA-funded work.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Psychology, Human Development, Cognitive or Affective Neuroscience, or related field or equivalent experience (4 years).
• Minimum one year of experience as a research assistant or related role.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse communities and participants.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Google Suite.
• Strong written and spoken language skills.
• Experience with young children and families.
• Interest in MRI and brain development applied to language.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research study from conception to completion with PIs and managers.
• Recruit participants, obtain consent, and schedule assessments.
• Administer assessments, including parent interviews and developmental testing.
• Learn CNS Lab MRI safety procedures and assist with MRI data collection.
• Supervise undergraduate researchers and support lab operations.
• Manage study materials, data entry, quality checks, and reporting.

Skills

Research coordination

Collaboration

Communication

MS Office / Google Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

Equivalent education/experience (≥4 years)

Tools

REDCap

Qualtrics

SPSS

R

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Adobe

Email / Calendar tools

Job description

The University of Minnesota’s Cognition and Neurodevelopmental Studies Lab is seeking a research coordinator to support Project MAPLE, a major brain-imaging study with children and families.

You will coordinate studies, recruit participants, obtain consent, schedule assessments and MRI sessions, and train staff in a collaborative lab environment at MIDB. Excellent growth opportunities and hands-on MRI experience are offered within ARIA-funded work.