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Advertising Summary: The Department of Physical Therapy at Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator to support the Principal Investigator (PI), Dr. Peter Pidcoe, on the STABLE project. This study evaluates a novel, state-of-the-art postural control measurement device by comparing its performance against current industry standards.

Unit: College of Health Professions MBU

Department: Physical Therapy

Department Summary: Virginia Commonwealth University offers one of the premier Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs in the country. Located in the newly furnished College of Health Professions building, the program provides students with easy access to state-of-the-art clinical and research facilities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Clinical Research Coordinator will manage day-to-day operations for the study, including IRB regulatory compliance, participant recruitment and screening, human subject intake, data collection, and data analysis.

Note: This is a restricted position with grant funding guaranteed through September 4, 2027. Continued employment beyond this date is contingent upon securing additional funding.

Key Responsibilities

• IRB & Regulatory Compliance: Assist the PI in maintaining and managing IRB submissions, protocol amendments, and continuing reviews. Ensure strict adherence to human subjects protection regulations, IRB-approved protocols, and VCU research compliance policies.
• Participant Recruitment & Screening: Lead participant recruitment strategies, screen potential subjects for study eligibility, manage intake, and conduct informed consent procedures.
• Data Collection & Analysis: Execute clinical data collection protocols, maintain accurate documentation, and compile data for analysis (including quantitative data management in tools like MATLAB).
• Study Operations: Serve as the primary point of contact for research participants and ensure all activities meet federal, state, and university regulatory standards

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Salary Range: $63,000 - $68,000/year

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Restricted Position: Yes

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

University Job Title: 93411 - Open

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Dr. Peter Pidcoe
Contact Email: pepidcoe@vcu.edu