Project Coordinator Research

Brown University Health Services • Providence, RI

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About The Position

Are you passionate about advancing pediatric health equity research? Join the dedicated team at the Pediatric Health Disparities Research Program at Rhode Island Hospital/Brown Medical School as a full-time Clinical Research Project Coordinator. In this role you will help drive innovative research studies focused on pediatric behavioral health including asthma and sleep disparities in urban school-aged children. Work alongside esteemed faculty supervisors who are leaders in clinical psychology and pediatric health disparities research.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Health, Psychology, Life Sciences, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• At least two to three years of related experience in research coordination, preferably in behavioral health or pediatric studies.
• Familiarity with multi-methods research, data management, and study design.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects efficiently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and research tools such as REDCap, Qualtrics, and other data management platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability to shifting priorities, problem-solving skills, and the ability to troubleshoot research-related challenges effectively.
• Experience working in ethnically, culturally, and racially diverse communities.
• Spanish and English fluency (written and spoken) is highly desirable.
• A passion for health equity research and a minimum two-year employment commitment to the role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supervising staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Director with management of day-to-day operations of research studies ensuring adherence to protocols, timelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain high-quality data collection procedures including surveys, interviews, electronic monitoring, and biological samples.
• Coordinate participant recruitment, scheduling, and engagement while ensuring ethical research conduct.
• Assist with IRB submissions, regulatory compliance, and protocol amendments.
• Act as a point of contact between research staff, collaborators, study sites, and community partners.
• Oversee research databases, track study progress, and contribute to progress reports, grant submissions, and dissemination efforts (e.g. conference presentations, manuscripts).
• Provide guidance and support to Clinical Research Assistants and student interns fostering a collaborative and efficient research environment.
• Utilize research-related software (e.g. REDCap, Qualtrics, Microsoft Office 365) and implement workflow improvements for project efficiency.

Benefits

• Receive a competitive salary with opportunities for advancement.
• Access a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, healthcare FSA, dependent care FSA, and 401k with competitive employer match.
• Benefit from professional development opportunities and mentorship from leading scholars in the field of pediatric health disparities.
• Engage in research that addresses pediatric health disparities contributing to improved outcomes for children and youth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree