The Adams Lab in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator Associate (CRCA) to support clinical and community-based studies focused on youth suicide prevention and digital mental health.
The CRCA will coordinate moderately complex aspects of one or more NIH- and foundation-funded projects examining:
• Real-time monitoring of suicide risk using ecological momentary assessment (EMA) and smartphone-based platforms
• Development and pilot testing of Just-in-Time Adaptive Interventions (JITAIs) for suicide prevention
• Community-engaged adaptation of culturally responsive suicide prevention interventions
• Multi-site implementation studies in partnership with academic and community organizations
The position works under the direction of the Principal Investigator (Leslie Adams, PhD, MPH) and plays a central role in participant coordination, safety monitoring, institutional review board compliance, and community engagement.
This role offers hands-on experience at the intersection of public mental health, digital health innovation, and equity-focused suicide prevention.
Key Responsibilities
• Serve as primary contact with research participants, community partners, sponsors, and regulatory bodies, coordinate studies from start-up through close-out
• Screen participants for eligibility and obtain informed consent/assent according to protocol
• Coordinate participant onboarding to smartphone-based EMA and digital monitoring platforms; troubleshoot technical issues
• Monitor real-time safety alerts and implement protocol-defined suicide risk escalation procedures under PI supervision
• Maintain research databases (e.g., REDCap), track recruitment and retention metrics, and complete case report forms
• Ensure compliance with research protocols; assist with IRB submissions, renewals, and regulatory documentation
• Coordinate qualitative interviews and focus groups, including scheduling, documentation, and data management
• Support multi-site coordination with collaborating institutions , global and community partners
• Represent the research team at community outreach events and stakeholder meetings, including occasional evenings/weekends
• Assist with participant incentive tracking and study budget coordination
• Maintain essential regulatory and safety documentation in accordance with institutional requirements
• Participate in monitor visits and regulatory audits
About the Adams Lab
The Adams Lab conducts research to prevent suicide and reduce mental health disparities among diverse and marginalized youth. Our work integrates digital health, ecological momentary assessment, community-engaged methods, and implementation science to understand near-term suicide risk and develop scalable, equitable interventions.
We focus on:
• Identifying dynamic risk processes using real-time data
• Designing developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive digital interventions
• Strengthening partnerships between academic institutions and community organizations
• Advancing evidence-based strategies to improve access to effective suicide prevention tools
Our research spans clinical, community, and global contexts and emphasizes rigorous methodology, ethical safety monitoring, and equity-centered design. The lab fosters a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values intellectual curiosity, cultural humility, and scientific rigor. This position is particularly well-suited for individuals interested in psychiatry, clinical psychology, public health, digital health innovation, or medical school.
A two-year commitment is preferred.
* - Other duties may also be assigned
* - The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Strong interpersonal skills and highly motivated
Experience working with diverse patient populations
Excellent writing and communication skills
Highly detail oriented
BA/BS in Psychology, Public Health, or a related field.
Clinical research experience, particularly with mental health patients
Knowledge of good clinical practice (GCP) in clinical research
Ability to organize work and multi-task
Experience with maintenance of clinical study binders and interface with electronic record-keeping methodologies
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Two-year college degree and two years related work experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of related education and relevant experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification is preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
• Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping.
• Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
• Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Occasional evening and weekend hours.
The expected pay range for this position is $34.56 to $40.30 per hour.
* - Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
WORK STANDARDS (from JDL)
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
* Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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