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Inside Higher Ed · 3 days ago

Research Program Coordinator (Department of Mental Health)

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$17/hr - $30/hr

2+ years exp

The Johns Hopkins Center for Suicide Prevention is seeking a Research Program Coordinator to assist with multiple research projects focused on suicide prevention and psychological autopsy. The role involves engaging with research participants, managing data, and contributing to grant writing and reporting.

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Responsibilities

Arrange and assist in qualitative psychological autopsy interviews with next-of-kin, including sensitive data collection and note-taking

Coordinate scheduling, consenting, and follow-up with research participants

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, managing IRB protocols and amendments

Design, implement, and manage surveys and data collection instruments in REDCap and Qualtrics

Oversee transcription processes, manage qualitative data coding processes, and ensure data integrity and confidentiality

Conduct preliminary qualitative and quantitative data analyses, contributing to publications and presentations

Assist in preparing grant proposals and progress reports for various funding agencies

Perform literature reviews and contribute to manuscript preparation, with significant opportunities for co-authorship in a highly productive research group

Train, mentor, and supervise undergraduate and graduate research assistants and volunteers

Facilitate regular meetings, maintaining clear communication with team members and external collaborators to ensure timely completion of research goals

Qualification

Research CoordinationData ManagementQualitative InterviewingGrant WritingMicrosoft Office SuiteREDCapQualtricsTeam CoordinationEmpathyCollaborationDetail-orientedFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline

Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula

Preferred

Master's Degree in Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, or related discipline

A minimum of two years of related experience

Previous experience in mental health research, qualitative interviewing, and/or public health interventions

Familiarity with Johns Hopkins IRB procedures and human subjects research compliance

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, data management tools (REDCap, Qualtrics), and some familiarity with either quantitative or qualitative analysis software