Part-time Research Coordinator

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Northeastern University’s Exercise Psychology Laboratory in Boston is seeking a part-time Research Coordinator to support multiple projects focused on mind-body health and healthy lifestyle interventions across the lifespan. The role involves IRB protocol editing, participant recruitment, data collection, and data management in RedCap.

You will perform statistical analyses using R, MATLAB, and Python, contribute to literature reviews and scientific publications, and help lead outreach activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field and at least one year in a lab environment.
• Experience conducting human subjects research and data collection.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Composing and modifying IRB protocols.
• Developing and posting advertisements for participant recruitment.
• Screening, contacting, and scheduling potential participants.
• Maintaining a secure recruitment database (RedCap).
• Conducting research study visits and data analyses using R, MATLAB, Python.
• Literature review and preparation of scientific materials.
• Engaging with the Boston community to recruit participants.
• Developing outreach activities and workshops for recruitment.
• Communicating complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
• Summarizing empirical papers for blogs/newsletters and online publications.
• Utilizing social media for project dissemination.
• Leading group discussions and physical activity sessions.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data organization

Research experience

Oral and written communication

Education

BA/BS in health-related field

Tools

SPSS

R

MATLAB

Python

RedCap

MS Office

Job description

## Part-time Research CoordinatorApply: Boston, MA (Main Campus): Part time: Posted Yesterday: R142714**About the Opportunity**The Exercise Psychology Laboratory (Director, Dr. Neha P. Gothe) at the Institute for Cognitive & BrainHealth is seeking a part-time Research Coordinator. The Research Coordinator will support a wide range of research projects focused on promoting healthy lifestyle interventions across the lifespan.These include a focus on mind-body interventions of physical activity and nutrition incorporatingmindfulness and yoga and their impact on physiological and psychological health outcomes.Visit https://eprl.sites.northeastern.edu/ for more information about the lab. This position may serve as a launching pad to graduate and professional (e.g. medical school) studies **Minimum Qualifications:** • Experience conducting human subjects researchCollecting and organizing data, conducting statistical analyses, and coding in computer languages (SPSS, R, etc.)• Familiar with Microsoft Office suite and research databases such as RedCap.• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.• Highly organized and dependable.• Have an ability to work and troubleshoot independently and in a team environment.• Knowledge and skills are normally acquired through the completion of a Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS in a Health-related field) and at least one yearexperience in a lab environment.• A master's degree (MA/MS) is desirable but not required.• A yoga teacher training certification is desirable but not required.**Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:** Research activities (60%):• Composing and modifying review board protocols.• Developing and posting advertisements (flyers, writing ads) for research participant recruitment.• Contacting, screening, and scheduling potential research participants.• Maintaining a secure recruitment database (RedCap, etc.).• Conducting research study visits.• Computer coding tasks and analyses (R, MatLab, Python, etc.).• Literature review and scientific products. Outreach and education (40%):• Developing relationships within the greater Boston communit to recruit participants.• Developing outreach activities and workshops to recruit study participants.• Explaining complex scientific constructs to relevant audiences.• Summarizing empirical research papers for the public for online publication (e.g., blog posts, newsletters).• Leveraging social media for the lab projects and dissemination.• Design and lead group discussion and physical activity classes for participants to build community **Position Type**Research**Additional Information**Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.**Compensation Grade/Pay Type:**106H**Expected Hiring Range:**$23.37 - $32.14*With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.*