Staff Research Associate II

• Administrative (~50%)
• Coordinate day-to-day study operations, including participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, and follow-up, ensuring that visit windows and protocol requirements are met.
• Maintain and organize regulatory documents (IRB submissions, amendments, renewals, consent forms) in collaboration with the PI and regulatory staff.
• Serve as a key liaison with a multidisciplinary team of investigators, clinicians, coordinators, and collaborators across sites.
• Track enrollment, timelines, and milestones; assist with and help prepare progress reports, RPPRs, and other grant-related documentation.
• Support NCIRE and VA administrative processes, including onboarding of staff/volunteers, purchasing, and meeting organization (e.g., agendas, notes, action items).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, Public Health, Social Work, or a related field; a Master’s degree or PhD is a plus. Individuals with clinical training, particularly in fields such as social work, clinical psychology, or counseling psychology, would also be a good fit, especially if they are interested in integrating clinical assessment and structured psychotherapy into research.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in research or clinical trial settings, preferably involving mental health, neuroscience, or related clinical populations.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in trauma/PTSD, fear learning, psychophysiology, and/or sleep-related processes.
• Experience with clinical trial management or coordination (e.g., tracking visit windows, managing protocols, interfacing with sponsors/regulatory teams) is strongly preferred.
• Experience with psychophysiological data collection or analysis (e.g., Biopac, LSL, EDA, EMG, HR/HRV, facial coding, or remote PPG from video) is strongly preferred; enthusiasm for further developing these skills is essential.
• Experience with data analysis or programming tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, R) is highly desirable.
• Clinical experience with trauma-exposed populations (e.g., Veterans, survivors of interpersonal violence, first responders) is highly beneficial for this role.
• Comfort working with Veterans and individuals with trauma histories, with professionalism, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills.

VA Onboarding Requirements

NCIRE is an affiliate organization of the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS), which requires all candidates to complete SFVA onboarding in addition to NCIRE's onboarding process. The SFVA is a federal agency that requires a federal background check, occupational health clearance, vaccines and immunizations, and drug testing for certain positions. Drug testing may include screening for marijuana which remains an illegal substance according to federal law. The failure to pass required drug testing will disqualify candidates from employment.

The base wage range for this position is $25.24 - $40.60 per hour. The wage actually offered to a successful candidate will take into account various relevant and non-discriminatory business factors including, without limitation, the candidate’s geographic location, job-related experience, knowledge, and skills, and education, as well as internal equity considerations. A successful candidate may also be eligible to earn additional compensation including bonuses.

NCIRE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position requires access to United States Government research under the Veterans Administration. Per Veterans Administration regulations surrounding access to US research, qualified US Citizens will be selected over other individuals eligible to work in the United States. If you are eligible to work in the United States, you may still be considered for this position but only if no qualified US citizens apply.