Research Program Coordinator

Job Req ID: 113424

Research Program Coordinator

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a full time Research Program Coordinator (RPC) to work in the division of General Pediatrics. The RPC will coordinate administrative and programmatic aspects of pediatric population health and health equity research projects. The multidisciplinary research agenda includes a focus on the role of adversity and health and interventions to promote health equity for children and their families. Methods and approaches used include those from epidemiology, neuroscience, epigenetics, prevention science, health policy, and child development. The successful candidate will contribute to drafting and editing presentations and publications, including preparing and modifying tables, figures, and references for publication; these will also be opportunity for authorship and professional presentations. The RPC will also support the work of the Rales Center for the Integration of Health and Integration and the General Academic Pediatrics Fellowship program.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Work closely with PI and the Research Teams.Oversee day to day activities (e.g., monitoring works in progress, project-related communication, and meeting scheduling).Assist with data collection and lead data management.Manage study and program meetings, distributing action items and monitoring their completion.Develop study protocols and data collection instruments and systems including web-based surveys, REDCap databases.Assist with project-related data collection (e.g., surveys, behavioral data collection, biospecimen collection)Create and manage IRB applications, amendments and reports.Assist with preparing and managing reports to funders.Manage and organize study databases, ensuring data quality, data cleaning and management.Conduct mentored data analysis using statistics programs such as Stata or R with support.Assist with grant preparation and submission.Develop literature reviews, scientific papers, presentations, and posters in collaboration with research teams.Create and/or manage study and program websites.Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

Competency with Excel.Outstanding organizational skills, including attention to detail and timelines.Ability to prioritize tasks and to work independently.Commitment to clear and timely communication.Strong written and verbal communication skills, including scientific writing.Ability to maintain confidentiality of participant data.Enthusiasm about working with young people, parents, and community organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with statistical software (e.g., Stata, Mplus, or R) and statistical analysis (e.g., multivariable linear and logistic regression). Experience with REDCap or another similar database program. Experience with GIS.

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD

Starting Salary Range: $17.00 - $30.00 HRLY ($60,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Ped General Pediatrics

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Total Rewards

The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. 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/.

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.

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Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week