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美國麻省總醫院情緒與行為實驗室每年都會提供本科學歷後的臨床研究協調員（CRC）職位，以支援研究的開展以及跨學科實驗室的日常運作。

這些職位最適合希望在攻讀臨床心理學及相關領域的高階學位之前，積累相關研究和臨床培訓經驗的個人。該崗位旨在提供一個獨特的培訓環境，將初級研究生通常獲得的一些機會和經驗，與標準研究助理職位的工作內容相結合，從而使我們的CRC在職業發展下一階段中佔據有利位置。

此外，該職位提供了一個開放的環境，CRC可以在內容領域（例如抑鬱症的免疫精神病學研究，或抑鬱症及共病障礙中的獎賞功能障礙研究）和職業路徑（例如臨床心理學博士 vs. 神經科學博士）方面進行探索和興趣細化。

雖然對抑鬱症研究的興趣是一個加分項，但並不是CRC職位的必要條件。我們更看重的是申請者的個人素質和在本實驗室及未來職業生涯中脫穎而出的潛力，而非特定的研究興趣。CRC將定期與實驗室的首席研究員進行一對一會議，以指導他們的職業發展（例如申請研究生院的過程）。在實驗室表現優異的CRC將有機會獲得獨特的培訓，例如在專業會議上展示海報、發表同行評審論文，以及撰寫科研基金申請（如美國國家科學基金會 [NSF] 研究生獎學金）。

該職位將支援由Naoise Mac Giollabhui博士和Amanda Collins博士主持的研究。這些研究涉及抑鬱個體的觀察性和實驗性研究，以及臨床試驗。此外，研究採用一系列先進的研究技術，包括自我報告、行為測量、被動感知、藥理學和免疫學方法。

主要職責：

資料收集與管理
臨床訪談
受試者招募、保持聯絡及報酬管理
指導本科志願者
文獻綜述
靜脈採血、血液處理、免疫細胞群分離技術
機構審查委員會（IRB）檔案提交與修訂

CRC還有機會獨立開展研究，提交研究成果至全國性會議展示，並撰寫論文投稿發表。

申請資格：

需具備學士學位
具備優秀的寫作能力、組織能力和人際溝通能力
既能獨立工作，也能在團隊環境中協作
具備資料管理和統計軟體經驗（如SPSS、REDCap、Mplus、R）以及Python指令碼編寫經驗者優先，但非必需
鼓勵心理學、社會學、醫學預科專業的學生申請，但不限於這些專業
強烈建議有研究經歷（尤其是獨立研究專案）或臨床經驗者申請

申請資訊：

有意申請者可點選“閱讀原文”瞭解更多資訊，並透過網站提交申請。如有任何問題，請透過 [email protected] 聯絡我們。本職位的申請截止日期為滾動申請，預計於2025年夏季開始。

We have post-baccalaureate clinical research coordinator (CRC) positions available each year
to support the running of our studies and the day-to-day functions of an interdisciplinary lab.
These positions are most suited for individuals interested in gaining relevant research and
clinical training experiences before pursuing advanced degrees in clinical psychology and
related fields. They are designed to provide a unique training environment that integrates some
of the opportunities and experiences more typical for junior graduate students with those of a
standard research assistant position, thereby optimally positioning our CRCs for the next stage
of their career. These positions also provide an open environment in which CRCs can explore
and refine their interests, both in content area (e.g., immunopsychiatry of depression and/or
reward dysfunction in depression and co-occurring disorders) and career path (e.g., a PhD in
clinical psychology versus neuroscience). Although a primary interest in depression has positive
value, such interests are not required of CRCs. Rather, we look for applicants who demonstrate
character and potential to excel in our lab and beyond, regardless of their specific interests.

CRCs receive regular one-on-one meetings with our Principal Investigators to guide their
professional development (e.g., with the graduate school application process). Those who excel
in our lab are able to take advantage of unique training opportunities in producing posters for
presentation at professional conferences, peer-reviewed publications, and grant-writing (e.g.,
National Science Foundation [NSF] Graduate Research Fellowships).

This position will support studies being conducted by Dr. Naoise Mac Giollabhui and Dr.
Amanda Collins. These studies include both observational and experimental research, as well
as clinical trials, in depressed individuals. Further, these studies include a range of cutting-edge
self-report, behavioral, passive sensing, pharmacological, and immunological techniques.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include: data collection and management; clinical interviewing; participant
recruitment, retention, and reimbursement; supervision of undergraduate volunteers; literature
reviews; phlebotomy, blood processing, immune cell population isolation techniques, and IRB
submissions and modifications. There may be opportunities to conduct independent research,
submit presentations to national conferences, and prepare manuscripts for publication.

Qualifications:

Qualified applicants must have a bachelor's degree, strong writing, organizational, and
interpersonal skills, and be able to work autonomously as well within a collaborative team
environment. Experience with data management and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, REDCap,
Mplus, R) and with writing scripts in Python are preferred but not required. Psychology,
sociology, and pre-med majors are encouraged to apply, but all are welcome. Prior research,
particularly independent research projects, or clinical experience is strongly recommended.

Application information:

Interested applicants are invited to learn more about the position at “閱讀原文” and submit their
application through the portal there. Any questions regarding this position may be directed to us
at [email protected]. The deadline is rolling with a Summer 2025 start date.