Research Coordinator

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Job Overview

Research Coordinator, Berkley School of Nursing, Georgetown University

The Research Coordinator will play a vital role in supporting Dr. Marea's research program focused on reproductive justice, health inequities, and health system transformation to improve perinatal care outcomes. This position requires a detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple research projects simultaneously while maintaining the highest standards of research integrity and ethical conduct. The Research Coordinator will provide comprehensive support for research operations within Dr. Marea’s research program. This position involves coordinating multiple research studies, managing data collection and analysis processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and facilitating communication between research team members, study participants, and external partners. The Research Coordinator will play a critical role in maintaining research integrity while supporting the advancement of scientific knowledge in perinatal health systems research.

Duties include but are not limited to:

·Coordinate day-to-day operations of multiple research studies and ensure adherence to study protocols

·Manage research databases, oversee data collection procedures, and maintain data quality standards

·Prepare and submit regulatory documents including IRB applications, amendments, and progress reports

·Recruit and schedule study participants while maintaining detailed participant records

·Support manuscript preparation, grant applications, and dissemination of research findings

Work Interactions

The Research Coordinator works closely with the Principal Investigator (Dr. Marea) and research team members to ensure smooth operation of all research activities. This position serves as a key liaison between the research team and external stakeholders including study participants, community partners, healthcare organizations, and funding agencies. The Research Coordinator reports directly to Dr. Marea and may provide guidance to graduate students, undergraduate research assistants, and temporary research staff. Please note that while the position responsibilities include a comprehensive list, the activities vary considerably seasonally and depending on project periods (e.g. preparation, data collection, analysis, dissemination). The position contributes to the overall mission of Georgetown University by supporting high-quality research that advances knowledge and serves the community.

Requirements and Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

·Bachelor's degree in relevant field such as public health, nursing, psychology, social work, or related discipline.

·Minimum 2 years of experience in research coordination or related research support role

·Proficiency in statistical software (SPSS, R, Stata, or similar platforms)

·Experience with data collection platforms (REDCap, Qualtrics, or similar systems)

·Strong written and verbal communication skills, including writing for publication in peer-reviewed journals

·Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

·Knowledge of human subjects protection and research ethics principles

·Demonstrated commitment to reproductive justice

Preferred Qualifications:

·Master's degree in relevant field

·Experience with qualitative data analysis software (NVivo, Dedoose, Atlas.ti, or similar)

·Bilingual capabilities, particularly Spanish or other languages relevant to study populations

·Experience with community-based participatory research methods, and liberatory and emancipatory philosophies

·Grant writing and budget management experience

·Knowledge of clinical research procedures and regulatory requirements

·Experience with data visualization (R, Tableau, etc.) to create dynamic data presentations for publications, presentations, and public-facing communications

·Social media, marketing, and public communication strategies

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$41,926.00 - $65,090.00

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.