Sr. Research Project Coordinator (Health, Behavior and Society)

The Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 74,000

Full time

14 days+

Application generator

A complete application in a minute — tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University, School of Public Health, Health, Behavior and Society Department, is seeking a Sr. Research Project Coordinator to oversee day-to-day activities of complex research projects and coordinate with IGTC partners.

This role supports study design, data systems, budgets, and dissemination, requiring at least a bachelor's degree and several years of related experience;Masters preferred. Location: Baltimore, MD; schedule: Mon-Fri with flexible start times.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and at least 3 years of related experience.
Master’s Degree is preferred for advanced responsibilities.
Ability to develop SOPs, data collection forms, and study procedures.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day activities of complex or multiple research projects.
Assist in feasibility, protocol design, and implementation planning.
Develop data collection tools, ensure protocol compliance, and manage data quality.
Assist with study budgets and liaison with Bloomberg Initiative partners.
Coordinate dissemination of findings and provide technical support.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Data Management & Analysis

Literature Reviews

Oral & Written Communication

Project Coordination

Regulatory Compliance

Research Data Quality Assurance

Research Design

Research Technical Proficiency

Resource Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Master's Degree in a related field

Job description

The Health, Behavior and Society Department is seeking a Sr. Research Project Coordinator. The Sr. Research Project Coordinator oversees the day-to-day activities of a single complex or multiple research projects and makes independent decisions that impact the conduct of the research. Assists in goal setting and creating implementation plans. Contributes to budget formulation, communications, and data systems. This position is responsible for coordinating research projects under the Institute for Global Tobacco Control (IGTC) Unit in the Department of Health, Behavior & Society at JHSPH. IGTC is a key partner of the Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco use and works to reduce global tobacco demand through a comprehensive, evidence-based approach that combines promoting policy change with increasing public awareness in low- and middle-income countries worldwide. The position will manage projects to generate evidence and will liaise with Bloomberg Initiative partners to obtain input on project ideas, project implementation, and dissemination of the findings.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Assist the Principal Investigator or more senior research staff to ensure operational feasibility of proposed protocol/study design.
Develop standard operating procedures and data collection forms based on understanding of underlying study design.
Develop or oversee design and implementation of study procedures and tools for data collection, e.g., participant interviews, administering questionnaires; background research, laboratory processing, etc.
Ensure compliance with all protocols, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Participate in developing the study budget.
Set up data collection system and ensure validity of study data.
Organize and quality control study data.
Recommend and implement changes to protocol operations based on results and goals.
Conduct literature searches to provide background information.
Abstract and index information based on knowledge of subject matter.
Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

Serve as the liaison for Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use partner organizations and grantees to identify strategic information needs for a particular country, countries, or region.
Design and implement projects, and disseminate relevant information, to address those needs and provide technical assistance.
Identify and support capacity building efforts.
Plan trainings to build tobacco control policy capacity in the focal country(ies).
Represent JHSPH nationally and internationally, including actively participating in national and international meetings, panels, and other activities related to tobacco control policy.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
Three years of related experience.
Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications