Executes protocol-related research procedures, activities, outreach, and education. Manages a complex program or study or multiple programs and studies. Collects and analyzes data and complies with all policies and regulations. Recommends improvements to policy and procedure.
GSPH-Behavioral & Community Health Sciences
Experience working with oppressed populations including people who use drugs is preferred. Excellent writing, communication, and organization skills are required. Must be able to coordinate study functions, navigate university policies, and coordinate travel and presentations for study team. Excellent data management, analysis, and qualitative research skills.
Essential FunctionsCoordination of project and research activities related to harm reduction research and center development.
The Research Program Coordinator will assist the Principal Investigators in the development of an academic center for harm reduction research and on program management, implementation and execution of several related grants and projects in DGIM. Responsibilities of the Research Program Coordinator include assisting with development participant assessment tools; data collection, participant and site payments, including programming tablets and preparing data transfer; data management and preliminary analyses; assisting with project logistics related to workflow; preparation of grant reports; and coordinating study team meetings and coordinating with consultants, community partners, and study inventory procurement and management. Additionally, the Research Program Coordinator will conduct qualitative or key informant interviews with study participants and collaborators and will participate in the qualitative data analysis. This individual will also assist with manuscript preparation and presentations at scientific conferences. They will implement human subjects and IRB protections in the field and will work to ensure that staff job duties and performance comply with University of Pittsburgh personnel policies. Knowledge of Dedoose cross-platform application for mixed methods analysis, Redcap, Nvivo, SPSS, and Excel is preferred.
Physical EffortPrimarily sedentary.
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Assignment CategoryFull-time regular
Job ClassificationStaff.Research Program Coordinator II
Job FamilyResearch
Job Sub-FamilyResearch Program Support
CampusPittsburgh
Minimum Education Level RequiredBachelor's Degree
Minimum Years Of Experience Required3
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work ScheduleMonday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Schedule may vary due to ongoing research
Work ArrangementHybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring RangeTo Be Determined Based On QualificationsRelocation OfferedNo
Visa Sponsorship ProvidedNo
Background CheckFor position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection ClearancesNot Applicable
Required DocumentsResume
Optional DocumentsNot Applicable