Minneapolis, MN30+ days ago
Ensure the instructions are fully understood Explain what participants should do if they need to stop the testing for any reason Monitor the quality of EEG recordings during testing for any signs of unusual artifacts, events related to electrode malfunctions, or noise due to participant's excessive movement, etc.) Clean up the EEG cap, electrodes, the testing station Maintain the log of electrodes usage, battery status Ensure all data files are saved in the proper folders Maintain the log of participants' recruitment source when needed (e.g., Study Finder) Data analyses (15%) Use EEG and MATLAB software to pre-process EEG recordings Flag data files with disrupted or unusually noisy recordings Perform de-noising of recorded waveforms and removal of artifactual components from the recorded waveforms Prepare plots with individual outcome measures and summary plots for group comparisons Perform statistical tests and write a data summary report Administrative responsibilities (15%) Update study personnel in IRB protocols Train student researchers on the protocol for participants' consent, REDcap intake forms, recording the IRB protocols and funding grants related to specific research projects Train students on providing task instructions to study participants Oversee data collection and monitoring data quality for student projects Facilitate communications between collaborating researchers and research staff Participate in regular lab meetings. Major Responsibilities Participant recruitment (15%) Recruit research participants and manage their progression through the research protocols, including those with diagnosed mild cognitive impairment (MCI) Reach out to community to expand recruitment of individuals with hearing impairment Perform clinic visits to share study information with study-eligible patients with MCI Explain what types of tests the research protocols involve and what the risks and benefits are from participation in accordance with IRB protocols Obtain informed consent from participants, including assessment of the ability to consent in participants with MCI using the UCSD Brief Assessment of Capacity to Consent (UBACC) form In MCI participants without capacity to provide consent, obtain consent from legally authorized representative (LAR) and obtain assent from the MCI participant Schedule participants by contacting them via email or phone call Arrange parking for participants with mobility issues and MCI Understand the specific goals and significance of the studies and communicate these goals with clarity in ways that will be understood by prospective and recruited participants Monitor data and participant safety to ensure that any potential problems are immediately reported to the PI who will take an action according to the IRB protocol.