Research Coordinator

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Faculty in the Department of Epidemiology at the UAMS College of Public Health and the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute are seeking a full-time (100%) Research Coordinator to support and coordinate the day-to-day operations of multiple funded research projects. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with expertise in molecular epidemiology, computational biology, bioinformatics, and project coordination to contribute to multidisciplinary translational cancer research. The successful candidate will participate in funded studies investigating molecular biomarkers, including small noncoding RNAs, transcriptomic and multi-omics signatures, and their roles in cancer risk, early detection, prognosis, and treatment. The position involves coordinating research activities, managing large epidemiologic and molecular datasets, conducting statistical and bioinformatics analyses, and assisting with the development of reproducible computational workflows. Experience with genomic and transcriptomic data analysis, REDCap database management, and statistical programming is highly desirable. The Research Coordinator will work closely with the Principal Investigator and collaborating investigators to facilitate study implementation, coordinate project timelines, maintain regulatory documentation, manage research databases, and ensure compliance with study protocols and institutional policies. The successful candidate will also assist with data analysis, manuscript preparation, grant applications, progress reports, scientific presentations, and training of graduate and undergraduate students. The position requires excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while working effectively within a multidisciplinary research team. This position provides an outstanding opportunity for a recent PhD graduate to develop an independent research career while supporting innovative studies in molecular cancer epidemiology. The Research Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator and is expected to exercise initiative, contribute intellectually to study development and data interpretation, and play a central role in advancing the scientific goals of the laboratory. The successful candidate will have opportunities to co-author peer-reviewed publications, present research findings at national scientific meetings, and contribute to the preparation of competitive grant applications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree plus three (3) years of research experience required.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree (PhD) in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, or a closely related scientific discipline
Two (2) years of research experience in epidemiology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, public health, or biomedical research.
Relevant graduate research experience may be substituted for professional experience.
Training in molecular epidemiology, cancer research, computational biology, bioinformatics, genomics, or other biomedical research methodologies.
Experience with human subjects research and NIH-funded research is preferred.
Experience with CHIP-seq data analysis.
Expertise in molecular epidemiology, computational biology, bioinformatics, and project coordination.
Experience with genomic and transcriptomic data analysis, REDCap database management, and statistical programming is highly desirable.
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while working effectively within a multidisciplinary research team.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and support the day-to-day operations of multiple federally funded research projects in molecular cancer epidemiology and translational cancer research.
Coordinate research activities, managing study timelines and milestones, overseeing data collection and quality assurance, maintaining research databases, and ensuring accurate documentation of study procedures and outcomes.
Conduct statistical and bioinformatics analyses of epidemiologic and multi-omics datasets.
Assist with the development and implementation of reproducible computational workflows.
Collaborate with the Principal Investigator and multidisciplinary research team to support study design, data interpretation, and project execution.
Assist with participant recruitment activities, biospecimen tracking, laboratory coordination, and training and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students as appropriate.
Contribute to the preparation of scientific manuscripts, abstracts, conference presentations, technical reports, and grant applications.
Perform statistical analyses, generating publication-quality figures and tables, interpreting research findings, conducting literature reviews, and assisting with the dissemination of research results through peer-reviewed publications, scientific meetings, progress reports, community outreach materials, and other scholarly communications.
Maintain research documentation and regulatory records, including Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, data use agreements, REDCap databases, biospecimen inventories, and study documentation.
Assist in ensuring compliance with institutional, NIH, and federal regulations governing human subjects research, data security, and responsible conduct of research.
Prepare protocol modifications, continuing reviews, progress reports, and support study monitoring and audits when necessary.
Perform other duties that support the overall research mission of the laboratory and the Department of Epidemiology.
Organize research meetings, coordinate collaborations with investigators and institutional cores, mentor students and research trainees, assist with laboratory and project management activities, support strategic planning and grant development, and represent the research program at institutional, regional, and national scientific meetings.