Job Description

Clinical Research Coordinator I, Psychology (Part Time) Posting Number
req26286 Department
Psychology Department Website Link
https://psychology.arizona.edu/ Location
Tucson Campus Address
Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

The University of Arizona's Department of Psychology invites you to apply to the role of Clinical Research Coordinator I.

In this exciting role, you will join Psychology's SEMA Lab, providing support to Drs. John Allen and Jay Sanguinetti. As a Clinical Research Coordinator, you will contribute to studies utilizing a brain stimulation technique known as transcranial focused ultrasound, while demonstrating proficiency in clinical research, participant recruitment, and organizational skills.

At SEMA lab, we aim to biophysically operationalize the measurement of mindful awareness and clarify, using gold-standard clinical criteria, how these skills serve to significantly increase physiological and psycho-social wellbeing. Our research seeks to deepen our understanding of how mindfulness works and to expand access to its benefits for patients and the broader population.

The Department of Psychology, part of the School of Mind, Brain, and Behavior (MBB) within the College of Science, is committed to advancing our strengths in scientific research and science-based training. Psychology is inherently interdisciplinary, and our faculty, staff, and students actively collaborate with other MBB programs and departments - including Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, and Speech, Language and Hearing Science - as well as a wide range of academic units across campus. Through innovative, multidisciplinary research, we advance the understanding of the mind and brain, promote successful development and aging, and develop innovative approaches to optimizing mental health. By engaging and mentoring students, we prepare the next generation of scientists, scholars, and leaders in society. We invite you to join a team of dedicated researchers, educators, and innovators working together to shape the future of psychological science.

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Duties & Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Assist in recruiting, screening, and enrolling study participants who meet research criteria and coordinates participant appointments with researchers.
• Under the direction of the PI, participate in the design, development, execution, and initial interpretation of research.
• With oversight from supervisor, submit study protocols and amendments, consent forms, and recruiting materials to the IRB and department for approval.
• Assist in managing database coordination and supervision of database management and research teams.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to coordinate research study participants.
• Skill in using and knowledge of research databases.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in a research lab.

Preferred Qualifications FLSA
Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time
Part Time Number of Hours Worked per Week
10 Job FTE
0.25 Work Calendar
Fiscal Job Category
Research Benefits Eligible
No Benefits Rate of Pay
$22.77 - $28.46 Compensation Type
hourly rate Grade
6 Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represents a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator Career Stream and Level
PC1 Job Family
Clinical Research Job Function
Research Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies
1 Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
John Allen, Ph.D.

Distinguished Professor, Clinical and Cognition & Neural Systems

Director, Psychophysiology Laboratory

jallen@arizona.edu Open Date
6/17/2026 Open Until Filled
Yes Documents Needed to Apply
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