We are seeking a talented individual to serve as a Clinical Research Assistant for the Boston University (BU) Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Center at the National Coordinating Center for the DIAGNOSE CTE Research Project. The DIAGNOSE CTE Research Project is an NIH-
funded, 7-year, multi-center, multidisciplinary, longitudinal clinical research study of CTE. The primary goals of the project are to: develop methods of diagnosing the neurodegenerative disease, CTE, during life, refine and validate diagnostic criteria for the clinical diagnosis of CTE, and investigate genetic and head impact exposure risk factors for CTE. The National Coordinating Center is located within the BU CTE Center at BU School of Medicine. All baseline evaluations (on former NFL players, former collegiate football players, and men with no contact sport or military history) are complete, with follow-up evaluations currently being conducted remotely.
Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and conduct remote study evaluations, including consenting and determining decisional capacity
• Administer and score telephone- and video-based neuropsychological tests and other assessments
• Schedule in-home phlebotomy appointments and shipping of blood samples
• Work with Retention Coordinator on a variety of activities
Qualifications:
• Bachelors’ degree (or equivalent) in Psychology/Neuropsychology, Neuroscience, Public Health, Sports Medicine, Pre-Med track, or related field
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills
• Proven excellence as a team player
• Previous experience in a clinical research setting is preferred
18-Month Minimum Commitment
Team member will have exposure to a wide range of study procedures and there is potential for authorship on publications.
To Apply, email a cover letter and resume to:
Dr. Robert Stern
c/o: Kaleb Batten, Project Administrative Coordinator, kobatten@bu.edu
www.sternneurolab.org ● http://diagnosecte.com
