Clinical Research Coordinator (2019)
**Now recruiting for the Class of 2019**
We are seeking a motivated individual interested in joining a team that is transforming healthcare through novel applications of technology. We have reached almost a million patients with Parkinson disease across the United States and in 70+ countries on 6 continents to fulfill our vision of providing patient-centered care and education to anyone, anywhere. We are looking for a self-starter with independent research experience who demonstrates familiarity with videoconferencing technology, web design and marketing, writing, and scientific literature review. Successful applicants will demonstrate a diverse skill set, adaptability, and an aptitude for independent and team endeavors alike.
Position responsibilities include:
- Help coordinate a statewide telemedicine program (www.pdcny.org) for individuals with Parkinson disease, in which we use videoconferencing to provide in-home, patient-centered care. Our program has received considerable media attention, and our work has been published in leading scientific journals including Nature, JAMA, NEJM, and Cell
- Assist with production of an educational TV series, ParkinsonTV (www.parkinsontv.org), whose first two seasons have reached 800,000 individuals around the world
- Conduct telemedicine visits, assist patients in accessing care virtually, and coordinate care for patients enrolled in our program
- Draft research protocols, coordinate recruitment, enrollment, and evaluation of research participants in single or multi-center research studies of individuals with Parkinson disease, Huntington disease, and other chronic conditions
- Collect and analyze data, submit abstracts to and attend conferences internationally, and draft and edit manuscripts
Position benefits include:
- Quickly become a published author in leading peer-reviewed journals
- Present abstracts at national and international research conferences
- Gain exposure to patients in clinical settings and through support networks
- Work closely with national leaders in Parkinson disease and Huntington disease care and research
- Learn how to develop and execute research studies
- Help transform how care is delivered to patients with chronic conditions
- Develop close relationships with the patients for whom you coordinate care
- Develop sales, marketing, and contract negotiation skills
Bachelor’s degree required. Two year commitment preferred. Start date flexible: those who have already graduated or are graduating in December will be considered for immediate start; those who will be graduating in May/June 2019 will be considered for start in June/July 2019. The University of Rochester is an Equal Opportunity Employer.