Job Description

Classification Title:

OPS Research Coordinator

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related social science, public health, or other health field.

Job Description:

The Body Image and Stigma Laboratory in the University of Florida Department of Clinical and Health Psychology has an opening for an OPS Research Coordinator beginning in May 2026 (start date is negotiable).

This position will be responsible for the coordination of an NIH-funded clinical trial as directed by the principal investigator, Dr. Rebecca Pearl. The trial will evaluate the effects of a group psychological intervention for internalized stigma among participants with a range of health conditions (including obesity, diabetes, HIV, skin diseases, chronic pain, and cancers). Opportunities may be available to be involved in other NIH-funded studies related to stigma and obesity.

This individual will be expected to support subject recruitment and retention, intervention delivery, data collection, data entry, and serve as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders.

Specifically, the Research Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Facilitating study recruitment, including tracking participant enrollment
• Conducting participant screenings online and by phone and determining study eligibility
• Scheduling study visits, administering online questionnaires, managing subject payments, and ensuring completion of all study procedures
• Coordinating online intervention group meetings and communicating with study participants
• Ensuring protocol adherence & data quality
• Preparing study materials and ordering study specific supplies
• Managing data storage, entry, and verification using paper and electronic records
• Assisting with regulatory documentation, including preparation of Institutional Review Board (IRB) materials, NIH progress reports, and study registration records
• Working proactively with other lab and study team members (including students and staff) and supervising research assistants as needed
• Assisting with grant writing, manuscript preparation, and data analysis on an as-needed basis
• Helping to train new lab members in the above

Expected Salary:

$20 - $30 per hour; commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related social science, public health, or other health field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of clinical trial or clinical research experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Effective problem solving, communication, and writing skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be able to multi-task and have demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Must be able to interact sensitively with participants in discussions regarding stigma
• Knowledge of IRB and human research protection regulations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or related productivity software
• Proficiency with the Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) system is a plus

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This position offers part-time or full-time opportunity with part-time hours set at approximately 20 hours per week. Hours may be flexible within the week but are expected to occur between Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:30 pm, with some evening hours (5:30–7:45 pm) required to facilitate treatment group meetings. Specific hours may vary slightly to accommodate project needs.

If an accommodation is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.

Health Assessment Required:
No