Description
GENERAL SUMMARY: 

A research coordinator is needed for federally funded projects to study childhood language and literacy development and disorders. The projects involve data collection in local school districts, as well as data processing in the lab. The research coordinator will oversee recruitment, scheduling, data management, data collection, and adherence to study protocols, among other responsibilities.

This position will provide invaluable experience for anyone interested in pursuing a graduate or a postgraduate degree in the fields of communication sciences and disorders, experimental psychology, educational psychology, or special education.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Please note, the functions below are representative of major duties that are typically associated with these positions. Specific responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Similarly, not all duties that have been outlined will be assigned to each position.  

• Recruitment of participants, communication with caregivers, & scheduling of sessions; 10%
• Data management (REDCap, video archiving); 10%
• Data collection; 70%
• Additional responsibilities may include, but are not limited to conducting literature reviews, organizing and maintaining databases; 5%
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein; 5%

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: 

• Administrative Skills - Organization, time management
• Technical Skills - Technically proficiency with video recording and laptop
• Physical Capabilities - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.  Travel is necessary in this position.

Qualifications
EDUCATION: 

Bachelor’s degree (required) in a scientific or social science/education field, preferably in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (verbal and written) Experience working with families and/or school age children preferred Previous research experience is preferred. The candidate must be self-motivated, independent, mature and able to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment.

EXPERIENCE: 

• New graduates with some relevant course/project work or those without any prior research experience will be considered for the Clinical Research Coordinator I position outlined above. 
• Those with a minimum of 1-2 years of directly related work experience will be considered for a Clinical Research Coordinator II position. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This is a 40 hour per week position that includes hours between 7a-3p each weekday.
• MGH IHP is located in the Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA.
• Travel to and from partnering school districts is required during working hours.

 

About MGH Institute:

MGH Institute of Health Professions is a graduate school in Boston that provides entry-level and post-professional programs in Nursing, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Genetic Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies. The PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences and a PhD and Master of Science in Health Professions Education have been added in recent years to meet rising demand for highly educated health care professionals, educators, and researchers. Integrating classroom learning with research and clinical experience, the Institute grants doctoral degrees, master's degrees, awards certificates of advanced study, and offers continuing education to practicing professionals.

The IHP is the only degree-granting affiliate in Mass General Brigham (MGB), the largest private employer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Institute has been recognized multiple times by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For.” A leading health sciences educational institution, MGH Institute provides students with outstanding academic programs, many of which are ranked among the best in the nation.

MGH Institute of Health Professions has announced an organization-wide anti-racism initiative to think boldly about race and bring together all members of the IHP community to address systemic racial injustice as well as oppression more broadly. The plan seeks to create a supportive and inclusive campus environment and better support the diverse communities the school serves. We are excited about this new initiative and are hiring employees who are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and will contribute to our anti-racism and anti-oppression approach.  

Primary Location: MA-Charlestown-MGH IHP
Work Locations:
MGH IHP (MGHCharlestownIHP)
36 First Avenue
Charlestown, 02129


Job: Clinical
Organization: Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Posting: May 8, 2023