Research Coordinator II - Implementing Cellphone Emerging Technologies for Brain Injury (ICE-TBI) Project
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We are looking for a Full-Time Research Coordinator II to join the UTHealth School of Public Health in Houston, TX. The person in this position will be working on the Implementing Cellphone Emerging Technologies for Brain Injury (ICE-TBI) research project. The project centers on understanding why people would or would not use cell phones to get information and healthcare help after a traumatic brain injury or concussion. The person in this position will manage all aspects of coordinating activities for this research project. This includes organizing meetings, keeping the project moving, assisting with material development and communicating with individuals related to this project. This project will be approximately 18 months in length.
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Position Summary:
This Research Coordinator II position will assist with the day-to-day administrative project management of the ICE-TBI (Implementing Cellphone Emerging Technologies for Traumatic Brain Injury) research project. They may assist in providing scientific direction for research project of considerable scope and complexity.
The position is a grant funded position with expiration of funds in July 2026. Opportunity for continued employment is based on apply and receiving new funding.
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Provides day-to-day project management coordination for research projects to include personnel, facilities, supplies in support of research project desired outcomes, budgets, and timeliness.
- Participates in research activities, including focus group, interviews, and survey development and dissemination.
- Locally travels to locations for recruitment of potential research participants.
- Coordinates meetings, activities, and research efforts associated with the ICE-TBI research project.
- Assists in the preparation of progress reports and grant proposals to both private foundations and governmental agencies; works closely with the Office of Sponsored Projects on the submission of grants
- Attends research-planning meetings to discuss project deliverables and provide project updates.
- Prepares progress reports for the research project and keeps the project on time and within scope and budget.
- Maintains confidential records of collected data, ensures accuracy and integrity of data. Data departmental programmatic data.
- Prepares draft reports and communications for the departmental program/division leadership.
- Interacts with representatives’ private agencies regarding proposals and funded projects.
- Provides work administrative direction and guidance to administrative staff personnel within department.
- Other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Working knowledge of MS Office.
Preferred:
- Ability to lead focus groups and interviews virtually
- Organized and ability to multi-task on different aspects of a project.
Minimum Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant experience in lieu of education.
Minimum Experience:
- Two (2) years of relevant experience. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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