Research Coordinator, Public Health Sciences

The Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Virginia is seeking for Research Coordinator.

The purpose of the Research Coordinator position is to support the operational activities of multiple research projects funded by two UVA internal grants. One project aims to explore the nature and magnitude of cancer health disparities among Sexual and Gender Minority patients, while the other project focuses on developing and pilot testing new anti-racism training materials for healthcare providers.

The Research Coordinator will work closely with the Principal Investigator and must be familiar with all aspects of the research protocols to effectively support both overall research operations and day-to-day activities. During in-clinic data collection, the incumbent is expected to be on campus/in the lab.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Track online data collection

• Call participants and collect data

• Collect in-person data at the Primary Care Center

• Track phone and in-person surveys completed by two student RAs

• Process participant payments and order e-gift cards

• Assist two student RAs with in-person data collection

• Assist with transcription

• Serve as an alternative editor for the IRB

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Associate's degree in related field

• Experience: Equivalent experience/course work will be considered in lieu of degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience coordinating research studies/projects in a higher-education or healthcare environment.

• Experience with the IRB protocol submission, revision, and approval processes.

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.

• Proficiency with statistical software such as SPSS, MPlus, and SAS.

• Proficiency with survey platforms like REDCap and Qualtrics.

• Proven record of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines simultaneously.

• Experience working with individuals from diverse demographic backgrounds.

This position is a 12- month restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance.

This is a Non-Exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

This position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health/drug screen is required for this position prior to employment.

References will be completed via UVA's standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

Physical Demands:

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, with the possibility for a hybrid work arrangement.

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$35,000 - $45,000, based on education and experience.

To Apply:

Please apply through Careers at UVA , and search for R0066496.

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs.'

Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV

• Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

For questions about the application process, please contact Yelena Markazyan, Academic Recruiter at ym3mm@virginia.edu

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.