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The Research Foundation for SUNY at the University at Albany HIV Prevention Research Program Coordinator (R24-47) in Albany, New York

Location: Albany, NY Category: Research Foundation Careers Posted On: Wed Oct 16 2024 Job Description:

The Department of Health Policy, Management, and Behavior at the University at Albany School of Public Health has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Research Program Coordinator. The coordinator will primarily work on research studies focused on HIV/STI prevention and treatment in marginalized communities, with an emphasis on cisgender Black women in New York. The anticipated start date for this position is November 1, 2024.

The applicant should have strong skills in coordinating research studies (preferably qualitative and randomized controlled trials), managing administrative aspects of study procedures, and community engagement. The applicant should have a strong scientific writing background and must be able to spearhead the programmatic components of research projects, including annual progress report writing to grant funding agencies, and managing the startup and logistics of a new community-engaged research project.

The position is primarily in-person, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; and may require occasional travel in New York.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Coordinates routine activities of research studies including recruiting participants, data collection and maintenance, planning study timelines, scheduling appointments and study visits, conducting study visits, maintaining study logs/records and monitoring the progress of the projects to ensure study goals are met in a timely manner.

  • Identifies, reports, and assist with developing solutions to address protocol deviations and unanticipated occurrences.

  • Coordinates and supervises the day-to-day activities of the study team.

  • Create and manage the study database using REDCap (including generating reports).

  • Manage qualitative data using NVivo (including generating reports).

  • Prepare IRB submissions, regulatory and compliance reports; and ensure adherence to study protocols and study quality and maintain confidentiality of participants' data; and assist with conducting literature review and preparing manuscripts.

    Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in public health or related fields

  • Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in HIV prevention/treatment

  • At least 1 year experience managing research studies (e.g., randomized controlled trials) including startup and logistics, recruiting, conducting study visits, data management and quality control

  • Experience managing administrative aspects of research studies

  • Experience conducting literature reviews and preparing scientific reports/manuscripts

  • Experience working with marginalized communities

  • Familiarity in engaging communities/stakeholders including organizing and leading community/stakeholders' meetings

  • Familiarity working directly with cisgender Black women

  • Familiarity with creating and preparing reports for regulatory and funding agencies

  • Familiarity with NVivo qualitative software

  • Familiarity with statistical software such as SAS & SPSS

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other Microsoft products

  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written communication

  • Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines

  • Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion

  • Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in public health or related field

  • Advanced skills in REDCap. Demonstrate ability to create and manage projects in REDCap.

  • Advanced skills in NVivo

  • At least 1 year experience in developing and manualizing interventions

  • Three years or more research experience (including coordinating randomized controlled trials and qualitative studies)

  • Two years or more experience preparing IRB and regulatory documents for research studies

  • Two years or more experience in HIV prevention and community engagement

    Additional Information:

Salary: $50,000-56,000

Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report ("Clery Report"): http://police.albany.edu/asr.htm

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. The University at Albany offers a variety of performing arts, world class libraries, and competitive sporting events.

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