Research Coordinator

New York University • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Research Coordinator will coordinate the five-year longitudinal study “Social Networks Engage (SNEngage): A longitudinal examination of factors predicting the social networks and mental health services of individuals with serious mental illnesses.” The position is full-time in Los Angeles, California, from October 26, 2026, through October 25, 2027. The Principal Investigators are Dr. Rohini Pahwa and Dr. Erin Kelly.

The coordinator will implement participant recruitment, screening, consent, scheduling, assessment, compensation, and retention activities. The role also includes maintaining tracking protocols and records, reconciling petty cash and participant compensation logs, and conducting participant assessments as needed. The coordinator must have access to a car and be willing to drive within Los Angeles for project activities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in social work, public health, psychology, nursing, or another social or behavioral science discipline.
• Experience with research and participant tracking.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Access to a car and willingness to drive within Los Angeles for project activities.
• High level of attention to detail, flexibility, ability to work on a team, and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Familiarity with institutional review boards, HIPAA regulations, and clinical research standards.
• Prior experience working with research protocols.
• Experience working with adults with serious mental illnesses.
• Experience with quantitative methods.
• Experience managing a team and/or supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a five-year longitudinal research study.
• Implement recruitment plans.
• Screen participants for eligibility.
• Obtain participant consent and schedule assessments.
• Oversee participant compensation and reconcile petty cash and participant compensation logs.
• Refine and implement tracking protocols to maintain high follow-up and retention rates.
• Conduct assessments with participants as needed.
• Perform other related activities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time