We are hiring 5 full-time research coordinators to work on NIH-funded clinical trials studying both obesity and eating disorders! The start date for the positions is flexible and encompasses February 2022 through August 2022. The positions are under the direction of Dr. Evan Forman, Dr. Adrienne Juarascio, and/or Dr. Stephanie Manasse, and each coordinator will oversee one-to-two NIH-funded or pilot clinical trials. Responsibilities include overall coordination of all study elements; implementing an advertisement/recruitment plan; refining and implementing the assessment protocol; scheduling and conducting participant screening and clinical assessments; managing data and databases; maintaining contact and approvals with NIH and IRB; collecting data with wearable sensors.
This research lab is staffed by faculty, post-doctoral fellows, research coordinators, clinical psychology Ph.D. students, and undergraduate students, providing an environment rich in intellectual stimulation and mentorship. The position represents an excellent opportunity to gain experience in obesity/eating disorders clinical research and to be trained in both research and clinical tasks. This position provides excellent preparation for individuals who wish to pursue graduate study in clinical psychology or a related area. Opportunities also will be available, as desired, for grant application preparation, research diagnostic assessment training, additional data analysis, and preparation of poster presentations and/or manuscripts related to the projects. Coordinators also have the opportunity to be exposed to treatment provision.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
To apply, we ask interested candidates to please do the following:
(1) Complete the official application here.
https://careers.drexel.edu/cw/en-us/job/497509/research-coordinator-well-center
(2) Provide supplemental information here.
https://drexel.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1AFGbUiyRKFfxZA
Our projects:
We are specifically recruiting research coordinators to oversee the following 5 NIH R01-funded or pilot clinical trials
(1) Project DASH MAN, evaluating whether gamification and neurocognitive training improve engagement and weight loss outcomes for men
(2) Project Activate, investigating whether which mindfulness and acceptance-based components produce effective lifestyle modification, either alone or in combination;
(3) The COMPASS Project, the independent and interactive efficacy of mindfulness and acceptance-based treatment components when combined with behavioral treatment for transdiagnostic binge eating
(4) The CBT+ Project, testing the use of a smartphone augmentation to CBT for transdiagnostic binge eating that provide just-in-time adaptive interventions
(5) Project RESET, testing whether improving sleep habits can lead to reductions in disordered eating behavior in adolescents.
Interested candidates who have any additional questions about this position can reach out to Laura Boyajian (leb338@drexel.edu).