The Johns Hopkins University
Research Program Coordinator (Department of Mental Health)
The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Overview
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions may be provided for religious beliefs or medical reasons. The Johns Hopkins Center for Suicide Prevention seeks a Research Program Coordinator to assist with multiple research projects focused on suicide prevention, psychological autopsy, and lethal means (firearms) access. The coordinator will work closely with Dr. Paul Nestadt and an interdisciplinary team, engaging directly with research participants and collaborating investigators. The 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. We value detail-oriented, highly organized, flexible, collaborative, empathetic, and enthusiastic candidates for public health and mental health research. Candidates comfortable engaging sensitively with participants experiencing grief or loss will excel in this role. 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 normal work hours to replace other hours that week. Specific Duties and Responsibilities are described below across coordination, data management, and supervision activities. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Note: The following are the primary functional areas of the role. Research Coordination & Participant Engagement
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. Data Management & Analysis
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. Supervision & Team Coordination
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. Qualifications
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 some familiarity with either quantitative or qualitative analysis software. Additional Information
Classified Title: Research Project Coordinator; Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD; Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($43,680 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.); Employee group: Full Time; Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm; FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health; Department name: Mental Health Research Projects; Personnel area: School of Public Health. Note: Several sections in the original description contained policy disclosures and benefits information. For clarity and accessibility, these have been consolidated where possible. The organization’s total rewards, education/experience equivalency, and equal opportunity statements remain part of the posting as applicable. Benefits and Compliance Statements The Johns Hopkins University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For accommodation requests during the pre-employment process, contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. Vaccine requirements: Johns Hopkins requires seasonal flu vaccination with exceptions for religious or medical reasons. Some campuses may have additional provisions; recruiters will advise accordingly. A pre-employment physical and health documentation may be required for clinical or research roles as applicable.
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Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions may be provided for religious beliefs or medical reasons. The Johns Hopkins Center for Suicide Prevention seeks a Research Program Coordinator to assist with multiple research projects focused on suicide prevention, psychological autopsy, and lethal means (firearms) access. The coordinator will work closely with Dr. Paul Nestadt and an interdisciplinary team, engaging directly with research participants and collaborating investigators. The 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. We value detail-oriented, highly organized, flexible, collaborative, empathetic, and enthusiastic candidates for public health and mental health research. Candidates comfortable engaging sensitively with participants experiencing grief or loss will excel in this role. 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 normal work hours to replace other hours that week. Specific Duties and Responsibilities are described below across coordination, data management, and supervision activities. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Note: The following are the primary functional areas of the role. Research Coordination & Participant Engagement
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. Data Management & Analysis
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. Supervision & Team Coordination
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. Qualifications
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 some familiarity with either quantitative or qualitative analysis software. Additional Information
Classified Title: Research Project Coordinator; Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD; Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($43,680 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.); Employee group: Full Time; Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm; FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health; Department name: Mental Health Research Projects; Personnel area: School of Public Health. Note: Several sections in the original description contained policy disclosures and benefits information. For clarity and accessibility, these have been consolidated where possible. The organization’s total rewards, education/experience equivalency, and equal opportunity statements remain part of the posting as applicable. Benefits and Compliance Statements The Johns Hopkins University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For accommodation requests during the pre-employment process, contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. Vaccine requirements: Johns Hopkins requires seasonal flu vaccination with exceptions for religious or medical reasons. Some campuses may have additional provisions; recruiters will advise accordingly. A pre-employment physical and health documentation may be required for clinical or research roles as applicable.
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