Sci Research Manager

Position Summary

The Department of Family & Community Medicine at the University of New Mexico seeks a highly motivated team player with a commitment to implementation of research studies examining the potential use of psychedelic assisted therapies for addiction, PTSD, depression and other indication.

The position involves working on two clinical trials for the use of PAT to major depression and postpartum depression. The scientist will also participate in the development and initiation of future studies with a focus on the use of PAT for diagnoses such as addiction chronic pain and anxiety related to terminal illness.

The Science Research Manager will assist with the recruitment, prescreening and screening of potential study participants including the development of lab procedures including schedule development and support during medication sessions.

The research position may include training in specific psychological assessment measures including but not limited to SCID-CT, MINI, MADRS and HAM.

Duties include :

Overall research lab management including regulatory issues, scheduling, and personnel management. Including supervision and leadership to staff engaged in the execution of the research study.

Recruitment and screening of research participants. Onsite data collection, including medical records.

Collect, analyze and interpret data to report findings and deliverables for grant information purposes.

Involved in the financial planning to coordinate operational budgets and monitor expenditures.

Possible, occasional overnight stays to be available to support participants during required overnight stays.

Data entry and management, including the use of clinical trial software including Zelta, Suvoda and RedCap

Advise on new research concepts, protocols and procedures within the field and apply knowledge of relevant scientific practices to our current research projects.

Maintain knowledge of technological developments as they relate to the needs of the department and this study

This person will be a co-study coordinator for Re-104 Postpartum Depression Reunion Study and initiate training to rate psychological assessment measures.

Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications : The most successful candidate will have :

1.MA, MS or PhD in relevant field

2.Knowledge about REDCap, Electronic Data Capture software (, Drug management software ( Suvoda) and survey instruments used in evaluation of psychedelic assisted therapy.

3.Strong interpersonal skill including ability to comfortably work with people during preparation and integration from psychedelic therapy.

4.Experience working with an IRB.

5.Experience conducting recruitment / screening / assessment with research participants.

6.Excellent writing skills

7.Interest in mental health and addiction

8.People who are successful in this position can work independently, are self-motivated, very detail oriented, responsible, and have good critical thinking skills.

9.Experience or demonstrated interest in working with people experiencing addiction including pregnant and postpartum people with opioid use disorder.

10.Phlebotomy certification will be helpful for future studies but is not a requirement.

11.Background in psychology or mental health to facilitate training as a rater for psychologic assessment measures

Additional RequirementsThis is a term position and will be extended yearly based on continued funding. CampusHealth Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentFamily Community Medicine FCM (160B) Employment TypeStaff Staff TypeTerm - Part-Time Term End Date6 / 30 / 2025 StatusExempt PayMonthly : $4,073.

33-$5,721.73 Benefits EligibleThis is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the home page for a more information.