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Requisition ID:  118523

Research Program Coordinator

The Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is seeking a Research Program Coordinator to manage research studies related to the assessment and treatment of OCD, Tourette’s Disorder, anxiety disorders, and related conditions (e.g., misophonia). The Research Program Coordinator is responsible for participant recruitment, protocol implementation, data entry/management, and supporting the Principal Investigator in research-related activities (e.g., literature reviews, database development, manuscript preparation). Many of the coordinators in this lab have gone on to graduate school in clinical psychology PhD programs and have the opportunity to be involved with academic posters and peer-reviewed publications.


Specific Duties and Responsibilities


Research Recruitment

  • Create recruitment materials, initiate subject recruitment strategy, and monitor recruitment goals.
  • Complete telephone screening procedures, and independently administer and score screening tools.
  • Respond to phone and email inquiries in a timely fashion.
  • Keep records of advertising if indicated.
  • Maintain database of current, potential, and declined subjects.


Protocol Implementation

  • Compile and maintain IRB protocols.
  • Oversee and conduct data collection including administering structured and semi-structured interviews as well as computer tasks.
  • Administration of intelligence tests as needed.
  • Coordinate schedule and reminder calls for study visits, and preparation of study materials.


Data Management and Analysis

  • Review all forms from obtained data for completeness and accuracy and obtain clarification or corrections if necessary.
  • Maintain study records in an organized manner.
  • Train students or interns on data management.
  • Develop and maintain research databases.
  • Data cleaning and organization.
  • Assist with analyzing results and compiling findings.
  • Double data entry and data checking, including reviewing students and interns completing data entry.


Publication/Presentation/Grant Preparation Support

  • Support PI in preparing PowerPoint presentations, publications, progress reports, and grant applications emanating from this research.


Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Related experience in data collection, data management, and/or data analysis is preferred.
  • Experience with administration of structured and semi-structured interviews and intelligence tests (e.g., WASI) is preferred.
  • Knowledge/proficiency with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, STATA, MatLab, Python), and database management (e.g., developing databases in REDCap, Microsoft Excel, or SPSS) is desirable.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree in related discipline (e.g., Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, Experimental Psychology).
  • Some clinical or research experience in a related discipline such as Psychology or Public Health. Some related research experience in child, adolescent, and/or young adult populations.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($47,840 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 9-5:30 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus  
Department name: SOM Psy Child and Adolescent Psychiatry   
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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