Research Project Coordinator GS9360

About the role

The Center for Indigenous Health Research and Policy at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences is a leading research center for Indigenous health. Our research funding totals more than $10 million, including active R01 randomized intervention trials funded by the National Institutes of Health. We also house the Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Excellence, funded by the Office of Minority Health, which provides training in research and intervention for American Indian and Alaska Native communities across the US.

Responsibilities

• Apply scientific knowledge to coordinate a significant research project or multiple smaller projects within the Center for Indigenous Health Research and Policy.
• Participate in developing research designs, data collection methods, and strategies for data management.
• Collaborate with various agencies or institutions to coordinate multiple data collection efforts.
• Recruit or oversee the recruitment and interviewing of human subjects.
• Prepare human subject applications and write and edit technical reports and manuscripts for publication or presentation.
• Develop and monitor project budgets, prepare progress reports/proposals, and act as a liaison between the project team and research partners and funding agencies.
• Oversee work by research study staff and hourly research assistants, as requested by supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in health sciences, public health, or related discipline.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible related professional research experience.
• A combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Possession of current driver’s license by date of hire.

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

• Demonstrated professional research experience that includes preparation of IRB documents and understanding of human subjects compliance and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience with proactive problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently, and the ability to take appropriate autonomous initiative to carry out study-related functions with human subjects.
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience in the Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends on occasion to meet the needs of the project, including scheduling participant visits and contacts, as well as meeting project deadlines.