GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
This is an exciting opportunity for an entry-level research coordinator to work under the direction of Dr. Altaf Saadi in the Neurodisparities and Health Justice Lab. The vision of the lab is to advance health equity and justice both within neurology and health care more broadly by targeting evolving social and structural determinants of health, with a focus on immigrants, forcibly displaced persons, incarcerated persons, and other persons from marginalized backgrounds. This work is facilitated by engaging with community partners and practitioners across disciplines and sectors. Please take a look at our lab website and the 2023 newsletter here to get a more detailed view of our past work, including the vision and mission of the lab.
A Clinical Research Coordinator would contribute to several studies relating to the health-related needs of refugees and asylum-seekers, with a focus on those with cognitive impairment, traumatic brain injury, and comorbid psychiatric issues; and/or health-related needs of people in immigration detention or other carceral settings. Candidates will gain valuable experience and knowledge working in all phases of the research process, ranging from study design to analysis and interpretation of results.
The research coordinator will assist with activities supporting research projects involving both qualitative, and/or quantitative methodologies, alongside performing administrative duties as needed. Responsibilities will include: conducting literature searches, drafting and managing IRB-related documents, recruiting, screening, and scheduling study participants, assisting with the conduct of qualitative interviews, focus groups and/or survey administration, participating in data management and data analysis tasks, helping with grant and/or peer-reviewed journal submissions, developing materials for conference presentations, and other tasks as needed. Candidates will be able to co-author manuscripts and present study results at conferences, when appropriate.
Candidates must submit 1) a cover letter that describes how their personal, and/or professional experiences and interests fit within the vision/mission of the lab, 2) a 5–10-page writing sample (published or unpublished), and 3) a resume/CV. Must be available to work in-person.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Clinical Research Coordinator will play a pivotal role in clinical research activities by assisting with the following:
- Recruiting and screening participants for research studies
- Participant enrollment, coordinating reminders for surveys or interviews as needed
- Administering surveys and/or conducting interviews or focus groups
- Maintaining records and databases
- Assisting in data entry, medical chart abstraction, data analysis, and grant and manuscript preparation
- Coordinating IRB applications, assist with preparing amendments and continuing review documentation as needed
- Designing figures, tables, presentations
- Maintaining research-related files and record keeping procedures
- Performing literature searches using PubMed and other search engines
- Working cooperatively with study collaborators and lab members to ensure that good research practices are being followed and project tasks are executed
- Other duties pertaining to ongoing research and project work as assigned
The Clinical Research Coordinator will also assist with administrative support (e.g., scheduling meetings, note-taking in meetings, submitting receipts, etc).
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills
- Careful attention to detail
- Ability to work with diverse patient groups
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, including learning new research and administrative skills
- Ability to prioritize numerous tasks & projects, asking for direction when appropriate
- Flexibility to handle multiple tasks
- Must be extensively familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and standard internet applications
- Familiarity with other software packages, or ability to learn new ones, such as qualitative coding software (e.g., DeDoose) or statistical software package (e.g. R, SAS, or Stata)
- Familiarity with data management and survey tools, or ability to learn new ones, such as Redcap or Qualtrics
- Background/experience in social justice preferred
- Spanish language skills is a plus
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree required.
EXPERIENCE:
- Familiarity with IRB process preferred
- Familiarity and background working in a research setting preferred
EEO Statement
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
Primary Location
MA-Boston-MGH Main Campus
Work Locations
MGH Main Campus
55 Fruit Street
Boston 02114
Job
Clinical
Organization
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
Schedule
Full-time
Standard Hours 40
Shift
Day Job
Employee Status
Regular
Recruiting Department MGH Neurology Research
Job Posting
Jun 12, 2024
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