Job Description

Market Range: 10

Hiring Salary: $4,182.12- $5,416.67/Monthly

THIS IS A TEMPORARY GRANT-FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL MAY 31, 2027

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Research Study Coordinator 2 assists the Primary Investigators (PIs) with qualitative data collection across the Mid-South (western Tennessee, eastern Arkansas, and northern Mississippi) and study management for a large industry-sponsored research grant. This position will be responsible for independent data collection, collaborative data analysis with PIs, study participant follow-up, communication with study key personnel, and participation in the dissemination of study findings.

1. Conducts in-depth interviews, focus groups, and ethnographic fieldwork while ensuring confidentiality and empathy.
2. Documents field observations accurately and manages audio/visual recordings from interviews or site visits.
3. Prepares detailed field notes and manages transcription of audio-recorded interviews while upholding ethical standards.
4. Analyzes complex qualitative data through coding and thematic analysis to identify themes relating to patient experiences, barriers to care, and cultural factors influencing health outcomes.
5. Tracks participant progress throughout the study and ensures compliance with required timelines and study protocols.
6. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to integrate qualitative findings with other research data.
7. Codes participant data to de-identify subjects and maintain master linking files to protect participants’ private information.
8. Conducts reminder communications with participants.
9. Disseminate findings through scholarly publications, reports, policy briefs, and presentations targeting both academic audiences and community stakeholders.
10. Provides participants with compensation gift cards upon completion of data collection; disburses and tracks participant incentives.
11. Schedules follow-up appointments as necessary according to study protocols.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology, Communication, Gender Studies, Psychology, Public Health, Sociology, Social Work, or Women’s Studies. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience in qualitative research and independent fieldwork/data collection; OR Master’s Degree in lieu of experience; OR a combination of education and experience to equal six (6) years. Must have a valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Skilled in using Microsoft software, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to compile information into report form and collaborate on the production of abstracts and manuscripts.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Excellent organizational skills and persistent follow-through with delegated tasks.
• Ability to consistently achieve assigned deadlines.
• Ability to interact with sensitivity and social/cultural competence with people of a wide range of ages and cultures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone/virtual meeting skills.
• Ability to coordinate, administer, and follow up on participant appointments.
• Skilled at using databases.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position may frequently be required to work weekends and evenings.