Population Science Project Coordinator II, Pulmonary

Why UT Southwestern? 

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As one of the world’s foremost research institutions, UT Southwestern Medical Center is known for our life-changing research that has led us to 6 Nobel Prizes. With a career in our esteemed Division of Pulmonary, you will be a key part of our multidisciplinary research facility with opportunities to work with leaders in patient care and medical research. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Job Summary

This role coordinates reporting aspects such as preparing progress reports, continuing reviews and updating records for Internal Review Board and funding agency. Additionally, meets regularly with other staff involved in data collection and data analysis to ensure timelines are being met; identify problems and formulate plans for resolution. Contributes to the development and submission of grant proposals; create budgets and justifications, works with collaborators to ensure subcontractor agreements are complete and accurate and acquires administrative authorization when needed. Assists in conducting surveys and gathering or abstracting data. Participates in recruiting and interviewing research participants. Synthesizes and presents research findings. Serves as liaison to other departments and/or entities. Devises work plans for research staff. Supervises research project by orienting, timing, and giving ongoing feedback. 

Education and Experience

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in related field and three (3) years' experience in behavioral, social science or public health. OR
• Bachelor's degree in related field and five (5) years' experience in behavioral, social science or public health.
• Prefer bilingual fluency in English and Spanish. 

Job Duties

• Coordinate reporting aspects such as preparing progress reports, continuing reviews and updating records for Internal Review Board and funding agency.
• Meet regularly with other staff involved in data collection and data analysis to ensure timelines are being met; identify problems and formulate plans for resolution.
• Contribute to the development and submission of grant proposals; create budgets and justifications, work with collaborators to ensure subcontractor agreements are complete and accurate and acquire administrative authorization when needed. Assist in conducting surveys and gathering or abstracting data.
• Participate in recruiting and interviewing research participants.
• Synthesize and present research findings. 
• Serve as liaison to other departments and/or outside entities.
• Devise work plans for research staff.
• Supervise research project staff by orienting, training and giving ongoing feedback. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

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This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.