Research Program Coordinator

Job Req ID : 113377

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Research Program Coordinator

We are seeking a who will be responsible for protocol implementation and providing support to the Principal Investigator in research-related activities to accomplish the goals of privately and publicly funded research projects and achieve the mission of the Division of Psychiatric Neuroimaging.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Research Recruitment

• Respond to phone and email inquiries in a timely fashion.
• Keep organized records of subject contacts.
• Keep records of advertising if indicated.
• Maintain database of current, potential and declined subjects.
• Set up and attend conference calls and or meetings as needed.

Protocol Implementation

• Coordinate implementation of multiple research studies.
• Compile and maintain IRB protocols.
• Conduct data collection including administering questionnaires, computer tasks and MRI scans to adults including patients diagnosed with various psychiatric and neurological conditions.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures.
• Ensure all research conducted adheres to defined study protocols and local and federal regulations.

Data Management and Analysis

• After data is obtained, review all forms for completeness and accuracy and obtain clarification or corrections if necessary.
• Maintain subject records in an organized manner.
• Train and supervise students or interns on data management.
• Develop and maintain research databases.
• Data cleaning and organization, including data reduction.
• Assist with analyzing results and compiling findings.
• Double data entry and data checking, including supervision of students and interns completing data entry.

Publication / Presentation / Grant Preparation Support

Support PI in preparing PowerPoint presentations, publications, and grant applications, including conduction of literature searches and generation of graphs, tables and progress reports.

Students

• Provide orientation to research projects to students and interns.
• Ensure assignments given to students and interns are completed in timely fashion.
• Oversee students and interns in research related activities.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to work in high magnetic field strength environment, such as MRI facilities, is required.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• He / She needs to have outstanding verbal and written communication, and the ability to interact well with collaborators, study subjects and staff is an absolute must.

It is critical that this assistant be able to work both independently with modest direction and as part of a team.

• Reliability, flexibility, professional manner, and organizational skills are essential.
• He / She must have excellent attention to detail and record keeping.
• He / She must be able to problem solve, prioritize responsibilities, and manage several priorities at once.

Technical qualifications or specialized certifications :

All IRB-required courses, appropriate study related certifications / training-required.

Physical Requirements f

• Able to sit in a normal seated position for extended periods.
• Able to reach by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
• Finger dexterity required, able to manipulate objects with fingers rather than entire hand(s) or arm(s), e.g., use of computer keyboard.
• Communication skills using the spoken word.
• Ability to see within normal parameters.
• Ability to hear within normal range.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
• Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, or related field, with experience in neuropsychological test administration, MRI scanning and analyses, and adhering to IRB protocols.

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins Universitys salary range for this position.

Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education / training and other qualifications.

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Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines : JHU Equivalency Formula : 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience.

Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education / experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester / quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice.

A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

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