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Overview
The Johns Hopkins Center for Suicide Prevention is seeking a
Research Program Coordinator
to assist with multiple research projects focused on suicide prevention, psychological autopsy, and lethal means (firearms) access. The Research Program Coordinator will work closely with Dr. Paul Nestadt and an interdisciplinary team, engaging directly with research participants and collaborating investigators. The new center emphasizes a public health approach to suicide prevention, including interaction with legislators and policymakers as well as direct work in clinical settings. This position offers opportunities for professional growth, including authorship on manuscripts and grant submissions.
This is a hybrid position, with approximately half of the week on-campus and the rest remote. Occasionally for special events, hours may be requested outside of normal work hours to replace other hours that week.
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 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.
Minimum Qualifications
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 Qualifications
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 familiarity with quantitative or qualitative analysis software.
Salary and Benefits : Starting salary range listed; final offer based on experience and location. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports health, life, career and retirement. Details at the official benefits site.
Additional Information Total Rewards, Equal Opportunity Employer, and Accommodation Information statements are included as required by Johns Hopkins policies.
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Research Program Coordinator
to assist with multiple research projects focused on suicide prevention, psychological autopsy, and lethal means (firearms) access. The Research Program Coordinator will work closely with Dr. Paul Nestadt and an interdisciplinary team, engaging directly with research participants and collaborating investigators. The new center emphasizes a public health approach to suicide prevention, including interaction with legislators and policymakers as well as direct work in clinical settings. This position offers opportunities for professional growth, including authorship on manuscripts and grant submissions.
This is a hybrid position, with approximately half of the week on-campus and the rest remote. Occasionally for special events, hours may be requested outside of normal work hours to replace other hours that week.
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 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.
Minimum Qualifications
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 Qualifications
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 familiarity with quantitative or qualitative analysis software.
Salary and Benefits : Starting salary range listed; final offer based on experience and location. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports health, life, career and retirement. Details at the official benefits site.
Additional Information Total Rewards, Equal Opportunity Employer, and Accommodation Information statements are included as required by Johns Hopkins policies.
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