Research Project Coordinator GS9360

Oklahoma State University; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Indigenous Health Research and Policy at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences seeks a qualified researcher to coordinate a major project portfolio. You will design data collection strategies, manage data, and liaise with collaborating agencies to advance Indigenous health research.

Responsibilities include coordinating multiple studies, recruiting human subjects, preparing IRB submissions, and monitoring budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in health sciences, public health, or related discipline.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible related professional research experience.
• Possession of a current driver’s license by date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a major research project or several smaller projects within the Center for Indigenous Health Research and Policy.
• Develop research designs, data collection methods, and data management strategies.
• Coordinate data collection efforts, including collaboration with partner agencies or institutions.
• Recruit or oversee recruitment and interviewing of human subjects and prepare IRB documents.
• Prepare progress reports and proposals, monitor budgets, and liaise with partners and funders.
• Oversee research staff and hourly assistants as directed by supervisor.

Skills

IRB documents

Human subjects compliance

Problem-solving

Independent work

Autonomous initiative

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in health sciences/Public health

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft SharePoint

REDCap

Access

Job description

Campus

OSU-Center for Health Sciences

Contact Name & Email

Jamie Childers, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Typically, Monday - Friday 8 hour shifts

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$18 - $20.25Hourly

About this Position

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.

This position will apply scientific knowledge to coordinate a significant research project or multiple smaller projects within the Center for Indigenous Health Research and Policy.

The position will participate in developing research designs, data collection methods, and strategies for data management. Coordinate multiple data collection efforts which may include collaborating agencies or institutions.

Duties may also include recruiting or overseeing the recruitment and interviewing of human subjects, preparing human subject applications, writing and editing technical reports and manuscripts for publication or presentation, developing and monitoring project budgets, preparing progress reports/proposals, and acting 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experienceinhealth 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.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

• Possession of current driver’s license by date of hire.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Demonstrated professional research experience that includes preparation ofIRBdocuments and understanding of humansubjectscompliance and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience with proactive problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently, and the ability to takeappropriate autonomousinitiative to carry out study-related functions with human subjects
• Requires outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Experience in the Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Must be willing 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field
• Experience working with American Indian/Alaska Native populations.
• Experience using Microsoft SharePoint for collaboration.
• Demonstrable experience developing, managing, ormaintainingresearch databases using Access,RedCap, or other, similar data management applications.