RESEARCH PROJECT MANAGER

Position Details

Req ID : req17659

req17659

Position Title :

Research Project Manager

Position Type : Staff Full-Time

Staff Full-Time

Position Number : AS7004

AS7004

OSU Campus : Stillwater

Stillwater

Department : Psychology

Psychology

Location Address :

700 North Greenwood, Tulsa, OK 74106 USA

Hiring Supervisor : Amanda Morris, Ph.D.

Amanda Morris, Ph.D.

Hiring Range :

Contingent upon available funding) :

60,000.00 - 86,000.00, Salary

Work Schedule :

Mon-Fri 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm

Faculty Appt Period :

Job Summary :

This position will be housed at Oklahoma State University in the Psychology department. We are seeking a dedicated and organized individual to join our team as a Behavioral Psychology Research Program Coordinator.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the coordination and management of research programs focused on understanding human behavior, cognition, and emotion.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with researchers, faculty members, and research participants to facilitate the successful execution of research projects and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of behavioral psychology.

The position will primarily support the HEALthy Brain and Child Development Study, a national, consortium study looking at the impact of prenatal substance exposure and other adverse and protective factors on infant brain and behavioral development.

A key aspect of this position will be supporting training and quality oversight for behavioral observations of young children and caregivers participating in the HBCD study.

This will include developing training protocols and materials for conducting and coding observational assessments, training and supervising coders, monitoring fidelity and coding reliability, and contributing to the development of caregiver-child coding systems and measurements.

The Study Coordinator will also be responsible for managing communications and coordinating training activities and certification across the consortium.

The individual will be joining a fast-paced and dynamic research program and will work with professionals from a range of disciplines.

This position requires an enthusiastic and committed individual with a strong attention to detail, clear scientific thinking, a background in early childhood development and related fields, and a strong interest in caregiver-child interaction.

Coordinates and completes the day to day administrative and technical activities involved in a single complex, large, nationwide or multiple moderately complex concurrent biomedical and / or social-behavioral research study(ies) involving multiple sites and / or longitudinal assessments / interventions.

It is required that the individual in this position be bilingual in Spanish and English (speaking, reading, and writing).

This position will require some evening and weekend work. This position will work at the OSU-Tulsa campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of 3 professional references by May 12, 2024. However, applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications :

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience.

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as psychology, behavioral science, neuroscience, social or health science or related and three years of research study or other relevant experience, preferably in behavioral psychology or a related discipline is required.

Additional skills, proficiencies and knowledge needed include :

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with researchers, faculty, staff, and research participants.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, attention to detail and personal accountability
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary research team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and research-related software applications.
• Knowledge of research methodologies, experimental design, and data collection procedures.
• Infant and child development training or experience or related field experience, preferably in a research capacity
• Familiarity with REDCap or similar databases
• Familiarity with institutional review board (IRB) processes and regulations governing research involving human subjects.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high ethical standards in research conduct.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (speaking, reading, and writing)

Preferred Qualifications :

• Preferred qualifications include the following : Master's degree in social work, child development, psychology, public health, or related field;
• experience working with individuals who used substances during pregnancy or parenthood; training or experience with video coding of caregiver / child behavioral observations;
• prior experience coordinating research programs, managing research databases, and overseeing participant recruitment activities;

prior research with or engagement of under-represented and / or high risk populations (e.g. substance use in the family context, children in under-resourced communities, children with developmental delays, prenatal or parenting women with mental illness).

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students.

To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and / or education verification.

Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.

Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and / or admissions.

For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.