Research Coordinator

Department: College of Public Health

Classification: Research Staff 12-month

Job Category: Research Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Restricted: Yes

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

Founded in 2006, the Department of Global and Community Health offers a BS in Community Health; a MS in Global Health; a MPH with concentrations in Community Health Promotion, Epidemiology, Food Security and Nutrition, Global Health, Health Equity and Social Justice, Health Policy, and Public Health Practice (online); and a PhD in Public Health with concentrations in Epidemiology and Social and Behavioral Sciences, enrolling over 600 students. All degree programs are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. The department includes 26 full-time faculty members with backgrounds in biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, global health, and social and behavioral sciences, who are committed to the ideals of health equity and social justice among underserved domestic and global populations.

About the Position:

The Department of Global and Community Health at George Mason University has a position for a Research Coordinator for the project "Engaging Virginia Youth and Community in Designing LGBTQ+ Inclusive Vaping Prevention Interventions" under the direction of Dr. Rima Nakkash and Dr. Ken Griffin.

The Research Coordinator manages project coordination, team communication, study execution, grant proposals, and research dissemination. Collaboration with research partners, LGBTQ+ organizations, and stakeholders is essential. Opportunities exist for professional growth and skill development.

Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Coordinates research activities, manages the research team, and ensures that all project milestones are achieved on time.

Team Leadership

• Leads and manages research team meetings, fosters collaboration, and ensures all team members are aligned with project goals.

IRB Protocols

• Develops and monitors Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols to ensure compliance with ethical standards.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborates with LGBTQ+ organizations and other stakeholders to recruit advisory committee members, ensuring that the intervention is inclusive and community-driven.

Data Collection and Analysis

• Participates in data collection through recruitment and interviews of community experts and supports the analysis and ensures the integrity of the research findings.

Dissemination

• Supports in development of manuscripts for publication.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Some experience in conducting health services, public health, or other health-related research;
• Working knowledge of the LGBTQ+ community and associated disparities;
• Exceptional attention to detail in interpreting and implementing protocols and ensuring accurate and reliable data collection;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, and project management software;
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals across various levels;
• Ability to handle protected health information and human subject-related matters;
• Capacity to interpret basic statistical results; and
• Ability to collaborate with investigators in drafting project proposals, plans, manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications, and project reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, please apply for the Research Coordinator position (Requisition #10001881) at

https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application that includes (1) Cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) contact information for three professional references (one being your most recent supervisor).

Posting Open Date: October 29, 2024

For Full Consideration, Apply by: November 12, 2024

Open Until Filled: Yes