Research Coordinator Opportunity
We are seeking a full-time Research Coordinator for the Health x Housing Lab within the Department of Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and coordinating the Lab’s research studies on topics at the intersection of housing and health, including qualitative and mixed methods studies rooted in community-engaged principles. The Research Coordinator will also be responsible for facilitating engagement with community partners toward the Lab’s tri-fold mission of research, education, and policy, including organizational partners and partners with lived experience of homelessness. This position will report to the co-director of the Health x Housing Lab, Giselle Routhier, PhD, MSW.
Position Details:
The Research Coordinator will ensure the smooth functioning of Health x Housing Lab research and community engagement projects. Specific duties include but are not limited to: providing overall research project support (including institutional review board submissions, study record keeping, protocol compliance, communication with study partners, and assisting with participant outreach and engagement) and support for community engagement across research and other projects (including organizing meetings, providing administrative and technical support, and facilitating meetings). The ideal candidate will be highly organized, adept in the conduct of research, and have both research and community engagement experience.
Principal Responsibilities
1. Human Subjects’ Research Compliance – Update and submit necessary documents required by the NYU Institutional Board (IRB) and other appropriate parties to obtain and maintain approval to conduct the OATH study and others, as needed. Keep an up-to-date copy of regulatory documents. Maintain organized study records. Track participant enrollment and incentives.
2. Study Coordination and Support – Assist with study recruitment including coordinating with study sites for potential participant outreach and screen potential participants for eligibility. Conduct quality assurance on data entered into REDCap projects. Maintain and update the study’s manual of operating procedures. Depending on experience and team needs, complete informed consent, conduct qualitative interviews, and conduct preliminary analyses of qualitative data.
3. Community engagement support – Organize study meetings and community engagement, liaise with study collaborators and other external partners, and maintain communication between the Lab team and external partners.
4. Reporting and Analysis – Gather and compile data and assist in consolidating/analyzing study-related data for presentation. Provide reports to necessary parties on the progress of the study as needed.
5. Dissemination – Assist with activities related to dissemination of study findings, including organizing meetings and presentations with relevant stakeholders, creating slide decks, and prepping co-presenters.
6. Budgets – Keep accurate records of spending and assist with budget tracking and oversight.
7. Continuous Learning – Position requires ongoing continuing learning on managing research studies and communicating with diverse team members. These and other training programs are provided free through the School of Medicine.
8. Other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required qualifications (please do not apply if you do not meet these criteria):
1. Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 years’ relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Organized and reliable – great time management skills; follows through 100% of the time; able to multi-task effectively even under pressure; attention to detail.
3. Familiarity with institutional review boards (submissions, modifications, regulatory handbook, etc); Prior experience working with research protocols.
4. Prior experience with research and project management.
5. Familiarity with and/or interest in issues related to housing insecurity and homelessness.
6. Effective oral, written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
7. Proficiency in using various Microsoft Office applications such as World, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Graduate level training in public health, social work, public policy, or related fields.
2. Experience with REDCap.
3. Demonstrated experience working with populations relevant to this research including people experiencing homelessness, older adults, and/or work with other marginalized groups.
4. Experience with qualitative research and qualitative research software packages.
5. Fluency in Spanish.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
The Health x Housing Lab is currently using a hybrid work model, with time split between the office and remote. This position will be in the office three days per week. Our office is in Manhattan (180 Madison Avenue) and operates during usual business hours.
NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $66,000 – 70,000 annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Application Process
If you are interested in applying please contact Giselle Routhier (giselle.routhier@nyulangone.org) with a CV and cover letter that outlines your interest in the position, relevant experience, and when you are available to start.
