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Requisition ID:  118307

Research Program Coordinator

The Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is seeking a Research Program Coordinator to coordination of multiple research studies related to eating behavior in infants, children, adolescents and adults, including studies of eating disorders, bariatric surgery, and pharmacological obesity interventions. 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, preliminary data analyses, manuscript preparation, lab management, budget management, regulatory activities).


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

  • Coordinate implementation of multiple research studies including behavioral and neuroimaging studies in children and adults.
  • Compile and maintain IRB protocols and assist with other regulatory documentation.
  • Oversee and conduct data collection including administering questionnaires, computer tasks, eating behavior tests and MRI scans to adults and children.
  • Coordinate schedule and reminder calls for study visits, and preparation of study materials.
  • Assist with progress reports and other communication with study sponsors including NIH.
  • Manage multiple study budgets.


Data Management and Analysis

  • After data is obtained, review all forms for completeness and accuracy, and obtain clarification or corrections if necessary.
  • Maintain study records in an organized manner.
  • Train and supervise 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 supervision of 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.


Student Supervision

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


Meeting Attendance

  • Attend research meetings.
  • Generate to do lists from meetings and timeline for completion of tasks.
  • Attend training sessions as available or required.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline (e.g., Psychology, Neuroscience, Public Health). Some related experience.
  • 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.
  • Research experience in a related discipline such as Psychology or Public Health, especially behavioral obesity research in adults or children.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($21,000 Targeted: Commensurate w/ exp.) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: M-F Casual hours 
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 1-2 days a week

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