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University of New Mexico

Research Coordinator

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$19.76 - $26.85/hr

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Coord,Research Requisition ID req37627 Working Title Research Coordinator Position Grade 10 ... The UNM Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is a multi-division department within the ...

TBAC Group

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Saint Petersburg, FL · On-site

$113K - $145K/yr

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... psychiatric research and integrate evidence-based practices into care plans. Qualifications • Florida APRN License - Nurse Practitioner • PMHNP-BC Certification (ANCC) • Active Florida RN ...

HIAAH

Psychiatric APRN

Ridgewood, NJ · On-site

Provide medication management services grounded in the latest psychiatric research and clinical guidelines. Professional Growth Opportunities: Access ongoing training, clinical supervision (if needed ...

HIAAH

Psychiatric APRN

Ridgewood, NJ · On-site

$50 - $100/hr

Provide medication management services grounded in the latest psychiatric research and clinical guidelines. * Professional Growth Opportunities: Access ongoing training, clinical supervision (if ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for psychiatric research in the United States is $111,406.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,500.00 and $131,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Psychiatric Research job involves studying mental health conditions, treatments, and interventions to advance the understanding of psychiatric disorders. Researchers may conduct clinical trials, analyze patient data, and investigate biological, psychological, or social factors affecting mental health. Their work helps develop new therapies, improve existing treatments, and inform public health policies. Roles can vary from laboratory research to applied clinical studies, depending on the specific focus of the research.

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A typical day in psychiatric research may involve designing study protocols, recruiting and interviewing research participants, collecting and analyzing clinical data, and collaborating with other researchers or clinicians. You may also spend time writing research summaries, preparing presentations for conferences, and staying current with recent scientific literature. The role often requires both independent work and teamwork, as projects are usually conducted within multidisciplinary teams. This blend of responsibilities allows you to contribute directly to the advancement of mental health treatments and interventions, while continually developing your own research skills.

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To excel in psychiatric research, you typically need a background in psychology, psychiatry, or a related field, strong analytical skills, and experience with research methodologies. Familiarity with statistical software (such as SPSS or R), IRB protocols, and clinical trial management systems is often required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills will help you collaborate on multidisciplinary projects and effectively present findings. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring research validity, ethical compliance, and impactful contributions to advancing mental health knowledge.

What does a psychiatric researcher do?

A psychiatric researcher studies mental health disorders, their causes, and potential treatments through scientific methods. They design and conduct experiments, analyze data, and publish findings to advance understanding of psychiatric conditions, often working in academic or clinical research settings and utilizing tools like statistical software.
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Infographic showing various Psychiatric Research job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,406 per year, or $53.6 per hour.

Research Coordinator

University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

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The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Center for Psychiatric Research (CPR) is seeking a highly motivated individual to work in a fast-paced clinical research setting primarily responsible for data collection for multiple interventional psychiatry research studies. The Research Coordinator performs varied data collection tasks for the clinical research protocol. This includes collecting, processing, and coordinating a range of data under the established protocol regarding method, process, and technique including collection of data from behavioral assessments, neuropsychological testing, and neuroimaging, blood sampling, as well as acquiring technical data during interventional treatment sessions, including electroencephalography, functional near infrared spectroscopy, and others. Work will be at locations on UNM campus and at off-site research locations. Will perform preliminary data manipulation, assist in the execution of standard research protocol and may participate in routine data analysis. The Research Coordinator will also be responsible for maintaining research equipment.
This position works in a clinical research setting and will report directly to the Research Operations Manager and Principle Investigator. The available position is for a multi-year grant. Traveling to various clinical and research areas will be required.

The UNM Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is a multi-division department within the UNM School of Medicine. We provide excellent, innovative education to residents, medical students, and health professionals; the highest quality mental health care to the citizens of New Mexico; and pursue outstanding multidisciplinary research that helps solve important health problems. Find out more here: https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/departments/psychiatry/

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