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Research Program Coordinator

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is seeking a Research Program Coordinator to be responsible for protocol implementation and providing support to the Principal Investigator in research-related activities to accomplish the goals of privately and publicly funded research projects and achieve the mission of the Division of Psychiatric Neuroimaging.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities


Research Recruitment

  • Respond to phone and email inquiries in a timely fashion.
  • Keep organized records of subject contacts.
  • Keep records of advertising if indicated.
  • Maintain database of current, potential and declined subjects.
  • Set up and attend conference calls and or meetings as needed.


Protocol Implementation

  • Coordinate implementation of multiple research studies.
  • Compile and maintain IRB protocols.
  • Conduct data collection including administering questionnaires, computer tasks and MRI scans to adults including patients diagnosed with various psychiatric and neurological conditions.
  • Develop and implement standard operating procedures.
  • Ensure all research conducted adheres to defined study protocols and local and federal regulations.


Data Management 

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


Publication/Presentation/Grant Preparation Support

  • Support PI in preparing PowerPoint presentations, publications, and grant applications, including conduction of literature searches and generation of graphs, tables and progress reports.


Students

  • Provide orientation to research projects to students and interns.
  • Ensure assignments given to students and interns are completed in timely fashion.
  • Oversee students and interns in research related activities.


Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Ability to work in high magnetic field strength environment, such as MRI facilities, is required.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication, and the ability to interact well with collaborators, study subjects and staff is an absolute must.
  • Ability to work both independently with modest direction and as part of a team.
  • Reliability, flexibility, professional manner, and organizational skills are essential.
  • Must have excellent attention to detail and record keeping.
  • Must be able to problem solve, prioritize responsibilities, and manage several priorities at once.



Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
  • Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, or related field, with experience in neuropsychological test administration, MRI scanning and analyses, and adhering to IRB protocols.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($48,800 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 8:30am - 5pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Psy Psychiatric Neuroimaging  
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.
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