Sr. Research Project Coordinator II (Emergency Medicine)
About The Position
The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a Sr. Research Project Coordinator II to support federally funded and investigator-initiated implementation science research within the Hansoti Research Group. The role independently coordinates complex studies from protocol development through dissemination and remains engaged in participant-facing research, including recruitment, enrollment, informed consent, interviewing, follow-up, and data collection. The coordinator oversees day-to-day research operations, study data, regulatory requirements, program evaluation, quality improvement activities, and contributions to scientific publications, presentations, and grant development. The Hansoti Research Group conducts implementation science and public health research at the intersection of emergency care and social vulnerability. Its work aims to improve access to evidence-based care for people affected by substance use disorders, HIV and HIV prevention (PrEP), sexually transmitted infections, and emerging infectious disease threats such as mpox. Research is conducted in partnership with emergency departments, community organizations, and public health agencies throughout Baltimore City. The position works with people who may face significant social and structural barriers, including homelessness, justice involvement, poverty, addiction, stigma, and limited healthcare access. The team seeks compassionate and empathetic colleagues committed to health equity who can build trusting participant relationships and engage with dignity, respect, and cultural humility. Experience living or working in Baltimore City, community-engaged research, harm reduction, HIV prevention, behavioral health, or public health is valued. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to patient-centered research intended to inform clinical care, public health, and health equity. The coordinator collaborates with faculty to develop project plans and standard operating procedures and oversees research activities for one or more complex projects, potentially involving external partners, policy advocacy, or significant community interventions. The position is based at the School of Medicine Campus and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Five years of related experience.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, as permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Authorship on peer-reviewed scientific publications.
- Experience preparing grant applications, study protocols, and scientific manuscripts.
- Prior experience conducting qualitative or mixed-methods research.
- Experience using Dedoose or ATLAS.ti for qualitative data collection, coding, and analysis.
- Experience living or working in Baltimore City, community-engaged research, harm reduction, HIV prevention, behavioral health, or public health.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to study design formulation as a member of a collaborative team.
- Participate in developing, testing, and evaluating manuals, questionnaires, and coding structures for efficient data collection.
- Develop and oversee study procedures and data collection tools, including participant interviews, questionnaires, background research, and laboratory processing as applicable.
- Monitor and ensure team compliance with study protocols, procedures, and applicable regulations.
- Participate in developing study budgets.
- Set up data collection systems and ensure study data validity.
- Organize and quality-control data.
- Recommend and implement changes to protocol operations based on results and study goals.
- Recommend and implement next steps based on data analysis.
- Identify and suggest ideas for sub-studies.
- Extract data, review literature, and assist with manuscripts and presentations.
- May oversee day-to-day study activities and train study staff.
- Collaborate with faculty investigators to identify, develop, implement, and evaluate qualitative and mixed-methods research initiatives.
- Independently recruit, consent, enroll, interview, and follow research participants while ensuring high-quality study implementation and participant engagement.
- Lead qualitative data collection and analysis, including developing interview guides, coding, thematic analysis, and managing qualitative databases.
- Coordinate operations across multiple studies, including study tracking, regulatory reporting, project timelines, and collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical and research teams.
- Contribute to scientific manuscripts, conference presentations, grant applications, and dissemination of research findings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
