Research Coordinator

Faculty in the Department of Epidemiology at the UAMS College of Public Health and the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute are seeking a full-time (100%) Research Coordinator to support and coordinate the day-to-day operations of multiple funded research projects.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with expertise in molecular epidemiology, computational biology, bioinformatics, and project coordination to contribute to multidisciplinary translational cancer research. The successful candidate will participate in funded studies investigating molecular biomarkers, including small noncoding RNAs, transcriptomic and multi-omics signatures, and their roles in cancer risk, early detection, prognosis, and treatment.

The position involves coordinating research activities, managing large epidemiologic and molecular datasets, conducting statistical and bioinformatics analyses, and assisting with the development of reproducible computational workflows. The Research Coordinator will work closely with the Principal Investigator and collaborating investigators to facilitate study implementation, coordinate project timelines, maintain regulatory documentation, manage research databases, and ensure compliance with study protocols and institutional policies.

This position provides an outstanding opportunity for a recent PhD graduate to develop an independent research career while supporting innovative studies in molecular cancer epidemiology. The Research Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator and is expected to exercise initiative, contribute intellectually to study development and data interpretation, and play a central role in advancing the scientific goals of the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the day-to-day operations of multiple federally funded research projects in molecular cancer epidemiology and translational cancer research.
• Manage study timelines and milestones, oversee data collection and quality assurance, and maintain research databases.
• Conduct statistical and bioinformatics analyses of epidemiologic and multi-omics datasets.
• Assist with the development and implementation of reproducible computational workflows.
• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator and multidisciplinary research team to support study design, data interpretation, and project execution.
• Assist with participant recruitment activities, biospecimen tracking, laboratory coordination, and training and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students.
• Contribute to the preparation of scientific manuscripts, abstracts, conference presentations, technical reports, and grant applications.
• Perform statistical analyses, generate publication-quality figures and tables, interpret research findings, and conduct literature reviews.
• Maintain research documentation and regulatory records, including Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, data use agreements, REDCap databases, biospecimen inventories, and study documentation.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, NIH, and federal regulations governing human subjects research, data security, and responsible conduct of research.
• Prepare protocol modifications, continuing reviews, progress reports, and support study monitoring and audits.
• Organize research meetings, coordinate collaborations with investigators and institutional cores, and represent the research program at scientific meetings.
• Perform other duties that support the overall research mission of the laboratory and the Department of Epidemiology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus three (3) years of research experience required.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD) in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, or a closely related scientific discipline.
• Two (2) years of research experience in epidemiology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, public health, or biomedical research. Relevant graduate research experience may be substituted for professional experience.
• Training in molecular epidemiology, cancer research, computational biology, bioinformatics, genomics, or other biomedical research methodologies.
• Experience with human subjects research and NIH-funded research is preferred.
• Experience with CHIP-seq data analysis.
• Experience with genomic and transcriptomic data analysis, REDCap database management, and statistical programming is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS.
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000.
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities.
• Merchant Discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy.

Schedule

Day Shift (United States of America)

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.