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Northwestern University · 3 days ago
Research Project Coordinator
Evanston, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$50K/yr - $70K/yr
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Responsibilities
Coordinates processing & analysis of data, conduct of experimental tests & procedures
Develops new &/or revised research methodologies.
Ensures completion of study activities per protocol including recruitment.
Writes and maintains Human Subjects Applications for Center research.
Conducts literature reviews to inform study design and theory development.
Provides research support to graduate student, post-doctoral, and faculty researchers at the Center
Oversees & manages collection, maintenance, analysis & evaluation of data that will be used in grant submissions, presentations & publications.
Ensures that information is entered correctly into databases.
Assists PI in reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, formatting, editing, & preparing tables, charts, graphs, progress & final reports, etc.
Coordinates between sponsoring agencies, collaborating organizations &/or other research &/or educational institutions.
Ensures that all study documents associated with current local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws & research protocols are completed in a timely manner.
Plans and leads in-person and virtual research team meetings.
Coordinates with senior members of the Center’s research and activism teams.
Collaborates with the Center’s outreach coordinator.
Manages lab/study budget & inventory including purchasing of supplies & services ensuring that they are necessary, reasonable & project related.
Orders & maintains inventory of study supplies.
Distributes intra-departmental charges.
Negotiates with vendors, obtain quotes & arrange for demos of large equipment.
Trains, directs, assigns duties to & supervises research staff, students, residents &/or fellows.
Acts as a mentor in regard to education of junior coordinators.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualification
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Required
Experience conducting or supporting empirical research in social sciences or humanities
Working knowledge of research methodologies, design, and implementation
Expanding set of data analysis skills
Experience mentoring undergraduate researchers
Passionate about translating research into social action
Ability to work flexibly across disciplines and sectors
Post-baccalaureate candidates interested in gaining experience for admission to a research-based graduate program
Strong organizational and planning skills
Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and/or experience working with Indigenous Peoples
Research interests aligned with the Center's work
Preferred
Strong written and oral communication skills
Familiarity with data analysis platforms (e.g., R, SPSS, SAS, MPLUS), survey platforms (e.g., Qualtrics), and Microsoft Office programs
Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and excellence in the academic community
Big picture thinking
Ability to juggle many moving pieces at once
Initiative and drive
Benefits
Health care plans
Retirement benefits
Tuition discounts
Flexible work arrangements
Childcare and senior/adult care assistance
Professional development opportunities
Company
Northwestern University
Northwestern is one of the country's leading private research and teaching universities, located in Evanston, IL.
Founded in 1851
5,001-10,000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (204)
2022 (290)
2021 (210)
2020 (202)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$64.02MKey Investors
GRAMMY MuseumNational Science FoundationNational Cancer Institute
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M
2023-06-26Grant· $18M
2022-08-18Grant· $5.5M
Leadership Team
Diego Klabjan
Director of the Master of Science in Analytics Program
Walter Herbst
Director and Professor
Recent News
2023-11-28
2023-11-06
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