Research Program Coordinator in Precision Psychiatry

The Stanford Center for Precision Mental Health (PMH) within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is focused on developing precision medicine approaches for mental health spanning mood, anxiety and attention disorders. Our research is centered on the goal of developing new brain‑based classifications that inform an understanding of the individual and subsequent treatment selection.

PMH is seeking a motivated and experienced Research Program Coordinator in Precision Psychiatry. Reporting to the Associate Director of Precision Mental Health Research Programs, the Coordinator will provide oversight, guidance, and support for the conduct of biotype‑guided clinical precision mental health studies and any other assigned clinical research groups within the Center. The Coordinator will be conversant in the goals, mission and priorities of the Center, and will use this knowledge to conduct impactful clinical research with a focus on high quality and efficiency.

We are seeking candidates with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent clinical research knowledge on complex projects. Knowledge of the emerging field of neuro‑imaging‑guided precision medicine trials in psychiatry is preferred.

The Coordinator will develop, execute, and manage complex studies funded through NIH and philanthropy. The focus is on an exciting program of clinical translational precision medicine studies funded under the IMPACT‑MH initiative (‘Individually measured phenotypes to advance computational translation in mental health'). These studies assess cognitive and emotional functions using functional MRI, behavioral and clinical measures in a longitudinal design and in personalized treatment designs.

fMRI and behavioral testing enable the assessment of distinct biotypes of major depression and related disorders, and the personalized matching of treatments to biotypes. Treatments include novel selective pharmacotherapies and therapies, as well as standard care approaches.

To be successful candidates will have demonstrated experience and skills in coordinating and executing human subject studies applied in mental health, from initiation to close out. The most direct experience would be with precision medicine trials, and projects using objective measurements such as neuroimaging within treatment trial designs. The position also requires experience in managing and training study personnel and overseeing study compliance and reporting.

Candidates must be eager to take on challenges with a high degree of professionalism, initiative and flexibility.

The position will be based within the Center’s Personalized and Translational Neuroscience lab (Pan Lab) and will be fully onsite. The Coordinator will work in close collaboration with the principal investigator, study investigators and an interdisciplinary team, and manage clinical research coordinators on the studies. Members of the Center possess deep domain experience in their chosen fields and an ability to communicate across fields.

We are seeking candidates who are motivated to pursue a career in this area and commit to the full duration of the studies and, ideally, beyond. The position comes with opportunities to participate in study outcomes and develop professionally.

• A cover letter addressing requirements and why you are motivated to apply to this position and contribute to research in precision mental health and how your education and experience relate to the position as described above. Applicants should highlight experience managing staff, overseeing study operations. Because this role is integral to long‑term program stability, candidates should also indicate their availability for a multi‑year position.
• Resume or CV.
• In the cover letter or Resume/CV, please include the names of at least three referees.

• Oversee, guide, and mentor the conduct of precision medicine in mental health research for the Center for Precision Mental Health group focused on depression and related conditions, and any other assigned clinical research group within the center.
• Hire, orient, train,…