Full-time · On-site

Clinical Research Coordinator A

This is a multifaceted research role that combines high-level academic study coordination with hands-on clinical operations in pediatric mental health. You will support a randomized trial for misophonia while simultaneously driving quality improvement for anxiety treatment programs. It is a rare opportunity to work at a top-tier institution while making a tangible impact on community mental health services.

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University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · Posted 29 April 2026

The role

Overview

This is a multifaceted research role that combines high-level academic study coordination with hands-on clinical operations in pediatric mental health. You will support a randomized trial for misophonia while simultaneously driving quality improvement for anxiety treatment programs. It is a rare opportunity to work at a top-tier institution while making a tangible impact on community mental health services.

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About University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania is an enterprise organisation working in higher education, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Higher Education

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Enterprise

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate a pilot randomized trial for a misophonia shared decision-making tool
  • Manage recruitment, consenting, and data collection for research participants
  • Support clinical operations and program expansion at the PATCH Program
  • Maintain positive relationships with families seeking anxiety-related mental health services
  • Oversee IRB submissions and ensure regulatory compliance across multiple projects

Essential

  • Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related health field
  • 1-2 years of relevant professional experience
  • Ability to coordinate and support the development of study materials
  • Experience with participant recruitment and informed consent processes
  • Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data collection and entry
  • Experience creating and maintaining research databases
  • Familiarity with IRB document preparation and submission

Preferred

  • Experience working within pediatric mental health settings
  • Familiarity with anxiety disorders or selective mutism
  • Experience in community mental health operations
  • Strong interpersonal skills for nurturing relationships with research collaborators and families

Key Skills

Clinical research coordinationDatabase managementIRB regulatory compliancePatient recruitmentQualitative and quantitative data analysisProject managementStakeholder communication

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Competitive healthcare coverage
  • Tuition benefits for employees and their families
  • Generous retirement contribution plans
  • Extensive professional development opportunities
  • Supportive work and family life benefits
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Access to cultural and recreational activities on an Ivy League campus

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