The Johns Hopkins University · 1 day ago
Research Program Specialist (Johns Hopkins Institute for Planetary Health)
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$48K/yr - $84K/yr
2+ years expThe Johns Hopkins University is a leading organization at the forefront of Planetary Health. The Research Program Specialist will be responsible for administrative oversight and coordination of research-related activities, assisting with programmatic and administrative support for research operations.
EducationHigher EducationInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Assist in preparing grant applications, study protocols, and study-related documents
Prepare, submit and track protocols, amendments, and related documents relevant to appropriate Institutional Review Boards, DSMB, and other oversight groups
Design and prepare study operations manuals, case report forms, and data entry instruments for research projects
Oversee research program implementation, timelines, goals and conduct of related tasks
Conduct meetings and monitor progression toward goals
Track project deliverables and provide status updates
Oversee and coordinate data management and assigned data analysis
Assist faculty and/or staff prepare abstracts and presentations related to research projects
Prepare annual progress reports for sponsors and IRBs
Manage communications platforms related to the research
Contribute to work plans, reports, and budgets
Maintain ongoing communication with team members in all locations
Triage issues that require input of investigators and other committees to ensure efficient resolution
Identify needs and coordinate required resources, e.g. human, social, financial, etc
Establish an appropriate flow of information and materials between various stakeholders
Ensure timely accomplishment of project tasks and goals with high quality
Provide oversight of budget expenditures and track project funds together with the Principal Investigator and finance staff
Other duties as assigned
In collaboration with the JHIPH team, the Research Program Operations Specialist will
Coordinate the strategy, planning, implementation, evaluation, and reporting of the cross-University Planetary Health Research Program
Participate in and facilitate the collaborative writing of research proposals and applications, manuscripts and literature reviews for publications, as well as annual reports, strategic plans, and research communication materials
Represent the program on panels, talks, and convenings both within JHU and externally
Collaborate, manage, or engage with students and student groups, consultants, temporary staff, interns, and/or practicum students
Provide support to other program areas (e.g. Clinical, Education, Practice, and Policy) when needed
This position will require infrequent travel and will require shifting working hours to accommodate evening events
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Two 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/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula
Preferred
Master's Degree in a related field
Excellent interpersonal skills, including relationship building, stakeholder management, and engagement with individuals and organizations from cultures around the globe
Knowledge and/or demonstrated experience in global environmental change and/or public health, as it relates to Planetary Health, and in research design and management
Company
The Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University is a research university that enrolls full and part-time students throughout nine academic divisions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$207.96MKey Investors
National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationFoundation for Opioid Response EffortsAdvanced Research Projects Agency for Health
2025-05-07Grant
2025-03-27Grant· $0.56M
2024-08-15Grant· $20.9M
Leadership Team
Beth Blauer
Vice President Public Impact Initiatives
Alexander Baras
Associate Professor of Pathology, Urology, and Oncology at Johns Hopkins
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