Research Program Coordinator

Job Summary

This position will report to Principal Investigator Dr. Gabriela Marcu, providing coordination and organization on federally-funded research projects. This position must be able to work independently under administrative direction on multiple projects, while concurrently helping to create best practices for organizing project materials and research data. Projects will focus on the public health issues of (a) opioid overdoses and (b) lack of social connection, taking a sociotechnical approach to investigating the role of technology in addressing these issues.

Responsibilities

• Turn high-level research plans into detailed project timelines, milestones, and tasks.
• Identify potential risks and barriers to project progress, and work with Investigators and study teams to find solutions.
• Monitor project activities to ensure timely completion of tasks, alignment with plans, and effective project progress.
• Organize research materials such as protocols, qualitative data, and manuscript drafts.
• Develop status reports for investigators by tracking progress of multiple research assistants.
• Manage relationships with community partners and collaborators through timely and professional communication.
• Coordinate meetings and generate agendas to facilitate proactive discussions and decision-making among investigators and research assistants.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrable evidence of administrative coordination and leadership, organizing projects and managing their successful completion
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail, and demonstrated excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and comfort being flexible and adapting
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently, with limited guidance, and under uncertainty
• Experience working in academic research environments
• Familiarity with IRB processes and materials