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LocationEvanston, Illinois
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Department: WCAS RISE Center
Salary/Grade: EXS/5
Job Summary:
The Culture Collaboratory, directed by Dr. Stephanie Fryberg, seeks applications for a research project coordinator. The research coordinator will support and manage a robust line of interdisciplinary, multi-institution research projects focused on culture, education, equity, and political identity. Research in the lab is conducted using a hierarchical team-based mentoring model. The applicant will both receive mentoring from senior scholars and gain experience mentoring undergraduate researchers. The applicant should have strong interest in social and cultural psychology, particularly regarding the study of prejudice, culture, education, and equity. The ideal applicant will have experience conducting or supporting empirical research, either in social sciences or the humanities, have a working knowledge of research methodologies, design, and implementation, and an expanding set of data analysis skills. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. This is an ideal position for post-baccalaureate candidates interested in gaining experience needed for admission to a research-based graduate program. Manages daily operations of a biomedical &/or social-behavioral research study involving multidisciplinary teams of colleagues, sponsors & other external project stakeholders. Monitors study performance, analyzes & review results, & supervises development & implementation of new protocols. Assigns work & supervises study staff & reviews technical operations ensuring that all processes, protocols & procedures are quality controlled & functioning up to standards. Develops implements & administers budgets, grant & administrative procedures. May co-author scientific papers for presentation & publication & coordinates writing, submission & administration of grants. Ensures that all study activities are completed by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).
This is a full-time position and works onsite.
Specific Responsibilities:
Technical
Coordinates processing & analysis of data, conduct of experimental tests & procedures
Develops new &/or revised research methodologies.
Ensures completion of study activities per protocol including recruitment.
Ascertains pretreatment & eligibility requirements.
Obtains informed consent.
Registers participant with appropriate sponsor.
Interviews & obtains medical & social histories.
Collects data from medical records.
Administers, schedules &/or scores tests.
Prepares and submits human subjects (IRB) applications.
Conductes literature reviews to inform study design and theory development.
Provides research support to graduate student, post-doctoral, and faculty researchers at the Center.
Administration
Oversees & manages collection, maintenance, analysis & evaluation of data that will be used in grant submissions, presentations & publications.
Ensures that information is entered correctly into databases.
Assists PI in reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, formatting, editing, & preparing tables, charts, graphs, progress & final reports, etc.
Coordinates between sponsoring agencies, collaborating organizations &/or other research &/or educational institutions.
Ensures that all study documents associated with current local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws & research protocols are completed in a timely manner.
Plans and leads in-person and virtual research team meetings.
Finance
Manages lab/study budget & inventory including purchasing of supplies & services ensuring that they are necessary, reasonable & project related.
Orders & maintains inventory of study supplies
Distributes intra-departmental charges
Negotiates with vendors, obtain quotes & arrange for demos of large equipment.
Supervision
Trains, directs, assigns duties to & supervises research staff, students, residents &/or fellows.
Acts as a mentor in regard to education of junior coordinators.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)
A bachelor's degree in a social or health science + 3 years experience; or 5 years practical research study or related experience; or a master's degree in a social or health science... For full info follow application link.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
