Research Coordinator.
About the role
The Research Coordinator position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds.
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Responsibilities
Student Engagement and Content Development: Co-create sessions with Dartmouth students to develop and refine chatbot content and interactions. Guide and support student content developers in creating high-quality training data for AI systems. Organize and facilitate regular meetings with student collaborators to gather feedback and insights. Document and implement content development guidelines and quality control processes. Review and ensure consistency in tone and approach across all content. Foster an inclusive and collaborative environment that encourages student participation. Coordinate with other research coordinators to ensure consistency across content development efforts.
Study Implementation and Management: Manage participant recruitment, enrollment, and retention processes. Monitor participant engagement and compliance with study protocols. Implement and maintain tracking systems for participant involvement. Coordinate data collection procedures across multiple study arms. Ensure adherence to research protocols and regulatory requirements. Troubleshoot technical and operational issues as they arise. Maintain organized documentation of study procedures and participant interactions. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure proper integration of research components. Support the implementation of intervention refinements based on participant feedback.
Data Management and Quality Assurance: Oversee collection, organization, and management of research data. Monitor data quality and completeness across study components. Coordinate with technical teams on data integration and management. Assist in preliminary data analysis and preparation of results. Maintain detailed documentation of research procedures and outcomes. Prepare regular reports on study progress and participant engagement. Contribute to the development of data collection tools and procedures. Ensure compliance with data privacy and security requirements. Prepare and maintain IRB protocols and amendments.
Project Support and Administration: Handle the administration of student employment. Assist in training and supervising project assistants. Participate in regular project team meetings and planning sessions. Help organize and facilitate project team meetings. Maintain organized records of all project activities. Support the preparation of presentations and project-related writing. Contribute to the preparation of project progress reports and publications. Assist in coordinating with external partners and stakeholders.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: 5+ years related experience. Bachelor’s degree in psychology, public health, computer science, or related field. Demonstrated experience managing research participants and study procedures. Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. Excellence in project management and multitasking. Strong interpersonal and communication abilities. Experience with data collection and management. Proficiency in research documentation and regulatory compliance. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to work flexibly and to successfully manage competing priorities. Experience working with student populations.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in related field. Experience with digital health interventions or AI technologies. Knowledge of mental health and wellness programs. Background in managing large-scale research studies. Experience with content development or quality assurance. Familiarity with data analysis tools and techniques. Knowledge of HIPAA compliance and research ethics. Experience in academic research settings. Background in program evaluation. Familiarity with behavioral health interventions.