NeuroCog Trials, a rapidly growing company located in Durham, NC with close ties to Duke University Medical Center, has been involved in design and implementation of multi-site clinical trials, including rater training, data quality assurance, and neurocognitive test development, for 10 years.

We are looking to fill a full-time PhD-level position for clinical cognitive assessment development and data review.  This individual will assist in developing and validating new test batteries, reviewing, analyzing and interpreting cognitive test data, and will oversee neurocognitive rater certification and data quality control for multi-site pharmaceutical company trials. The area of work will primarily be in Alzheimer’s disease, aging, and schizophrenia.  These clinical trials usually involve a large meeting of investigators and testers who require certification.  Travel to US or international meetings is expected. Expertise and in-depth experience with cognitive assessment is essential.  Advanced skills in writing, presentation, and software development are pluses.

The starting salary will be competitive with pharmaceutical industry standards and experience with medical benefits. 

Additional requirements:

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, neurosciences or related field

Demonstrated experience (in clinical and/or research settings) in working with adult psychiatric populations; experience with Alzheimer’s Disease, MCI, Schizophrenia, Depression, Multiple Sclerosis and neurodegenerative disorders

? Demonstrated experience in conducting assessments and administering scales within a clinical and/or research context. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, particularly CNS clinical trials is valuable

Clinical experience in conducting assessments and administering scales with adult psychiatric populations

Excellent organizational skills

Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation and presentation skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Strong writing ability

Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision

? Ability to work effectively in a small team environment     

Please submit resumes and salary requirements to: Dr. Richard Keefe at hr@neurocogtrials.com or mail to 3211 Shannon Road, Durham, NC 27707.

Thank you. We look forward to hearing from you.