Qualitative Research Coordinator

Qualitative Research Coordinator

Job Summary

Conducts research assessments on study participants. Assists with and adheres to Institutional Review Board (IRB) renewal, modification, and approved protocols.

Assists with training staff. Ensures adherence to protocols and corrects issues with data collection.

Essential Functions

The qualitative research coordinator will play a critical role in executing qualitative research methods to support multiple complex research and quality improvement projects.

This position requires expertise in qualitative research methods, including in-depth interviews, focus groups, free-listing and pile-sorting, participant observation, participatory mapping, and photo voice.

Key responsibilities include recruiting participants, conducting interviews and focus groups, assisting in the development of codebooks for qualitative data analysis, performing coding and analysis, and reporting findings with a focus on crafting actionable recommendations to improve policies and programs.

This role involves creating detailed reports and presentations for key stakeholders, delivering presentations at professional conferences, and writing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

The incumbent will also ensure compliance with human subjects and IRB protections, adhering to the University of Pittsburgh's personnel policies and standards.

Physical Effort

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community.

This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces.

We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity.

EOE, including disability / vets.

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Job Classification : Staff.Clinical Research Coordinator II

Job Family : Research

Job Sub Family : Clinical Research

Campus : Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required : Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required : 2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience : No

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 : 30am - 5 : 00pm

Work Arrangement : Monday - Friday, 8 : 30am - 5 : 00pm

Hiring Range : To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation Offered : No

Visa Sponsorship Provided : No

Background Check : For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances : The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment : PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents : Resume

Optional Documents : Not Applicable

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