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Form of workResearch Project Coordinator
Requisition Number:DU11597
Department Name:7E100:NURSING INSTRUCTION
Work Location:Lexington, KY
Salary Range:$28.00 - $33.00/hour
Type of Position:Staff
Position Time Status :Full-Time
Required Education:Bachelor’s Degree
Required Related Experience:Research Project director/manager/coordinator for at least three years
Required License/Registration/Certification:None
Physical Requirements:Sitting or standing for long periods. Lifting up to 20 pounds frequently
Shift:Day shift weekdays with some evening and weekend potential
Job Summary:We are looking for a reliable, pleasant, energetic person with an impeccable work ethic to manage an NIH/NINR funded grant and to assist with study related activities under the supervision of the principal investigator. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating communication among the investigators, the activities of all research staff, and implementation of the protocol. He/she will report to the PI and Co-Is on a regular basis and will assist with the hiring and training of staff. Other responsibilities will include facilitating patient recruitment, maintaining patient screening and enrollment data, scheduling follow up data collection appointments, overseeing hospitalization/death data collection/entry, overseeing data management, monitoring compliance with protection of human subjects, overseeing and monitoring resource allocation, maintaining and monitoring budgets, supervising project personnel (recruiters/data collector, interventionists, and statistical assistant), facilitating communication among PI, Co-Is, and research staff on a daily basis and through arranging weekly to monthly group meetings and quarterly PI/Co-Is meetings.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :No
Preferred Education/Experience:Master’s degree
Deadline to Apply:01/29/2024
University Community of Inclusion:The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
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