Job Description

Position: Research Coordinator

Schedule: Full Time

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Dates: October 26, 2026 - October 25, 2027

Principal Investigators: Dr. Rohini Pahwa and Dr. Erin Kelly

Project Title: Social Networks Engage (SNEngage): A longitudinal examination of factors predicting the social networks and mental health services of individuals with serious mental illnesses

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate a 5-year longitudinal research study
• Implement recruitment plans
• Screen participants for eligibility
• Obtain participant consent and schedule assessments
• Oversee participant compensation, reconcile petty cash and participant compensation logs
• Refine and implement tracking protocols to maintain high follow-up and retention rates
• Conduct assessments with participants as needed
• Perform other related activities as required

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

• Master’s degree or higher in social work, public health, psychology, nursing, or other social/behavioral science disciplines
• Experience with research and participant tracking
• Excellent organizational skills
• Access to a care and willing to drive within Los Angeles for project activities
• Must have a high level of attention to detail, flexibility, ability to work on a team, and punctuality

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Familiarity with institutional review boards, HIPAA regulations, and clinical research standards. Prior experience working with research protocols
• Experience with working with adults with serious mental illnesses
• Experience with quantitative methods
• Experience managing a team and/or supervising staff

Application Instructions

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In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position ($70,000 - $75,000). New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

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