Clinical Research Coordinator: Predicting Suicidal Behavior in Children and Adolescents (full-time post-graduation)

Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) I Positions: Predicting Suicidal Behavior in Children and Adolescents 
Dr. Richard Liu and Dr. Taylor Burke, Mood and Behavior Lab, Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School
(full-time post graduation, beginning summer 2026)


The focus of our research is on self-injury and depression among youth. We are currently looking to hire one to two full-time clinical research coordinators to assist with NIMH-and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-funded aimed at improving short-term risk prediction for suicidal behavior in children and adolescents. Our lab currently has several active projects focused on (1) leveraging technology (e.g., actigraph, ecological momentary assessment, passive-sensing technology, and social media activity) and computational methods to characterizing short-term risk for suicidal outcomes, (2) understanding the role of inflammation in depression, and (3) assessing and treating reward dysfunction in depression and co-occurring disorders. Studies assessing proximal risk for suicidal behavior use computational methods to model neurocognitive markers and/or ambulatory indices (i.e., mobile technology including actigraphy, passive sensing of physiological arousal, passive sensing of social engagement and physical activity, and ecological momentary assessment) in psychiatrically hospitalized youth. Other studies use computer vision, acoustic and visual sensing, social media analysis, and electronic health record–based algorithms to identify and predict suicide risk. Responsibilities: Will include: data collection and management; clinical interviewing; participant recruitment, retention, and reimbursement; interfacing with the hospital clinical staff and participants recruited from the adolescent inpatient units; supervision of undergraduate volunteers; literature reviews; and IRB submissions and modifications. There may be opportunities to conduct independent research, submit presentations to national conferences, and prepare manuscripts for publication. Requirements: Qualified applicants must have a bachelor's degree, strong writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and be able to work autonomously as well within a collaborative team environment. Experience with data management and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, REDCap, Mplus, R) and with writing scripts in E-Prime and Python are preferred but not required. Psychology, sociology, and premed majors are encouraged to apply, but all are welcome. Prior research, particularly independent research projects, or clinical experience is strongly recommended. Additional Information: These positions are particularly well suited for individuals seeking to gain research and clinical experience prior to graduate or medical school. Lab website is at https://www.moodandbehaviorlab.org/. To Apply: We are currently accepting applications on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and CV through the form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-i5T8XHZdpJWsttxAkZ9ZNe00JcBICX1YkujjDD5whAIFGA/viewform.  Any questions regarding these positions may be directed to Devika Goel at MGHmoodandbehaviorlab@gmail.com. (posted 3/2026)