The Molecular Psychiatry Program is seeking a Sr. Research Program Coordinator. The SR. Research Program Coordinator to work in collaboration with Dr. Nicola Cascella setting direction and coordinating an ongoing NIMH-sponsored study titled “Deep Brain Stimulation for chronic hallucinations in treatment-resistant schizophrenia: an early-stage clinical trial.”

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• The Sr. Research Program Coordinator will be involved in scientific discussions with collaborators, Principal Investigators, and funding organizations to support project planning.
• Familiarize with the protocol and the data to be collected.
• Assure quality control of the data base that he/she will handle.
• Assist in the coordination of the tests used in the study.
• Meet weekly with the PI of the study.
• Prepare the agenda for the NIMH monthly meeting.
• Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.

• Ability to make independent judgments and to act on decisions on a daily basis.
• Ability to work for long periods of time without direction.
• Ability to prioritize own work and work of others as needed.
• Highly efficient computer skills required (e.g. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience working with IT staff, social media, and online database (such as RedCap) development and maintenance.
• Excellent organizational skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and implement research projects both independently and as part of a team of dedicated professionals.
• Will sometimes facilitate and coordinate collaborative research work of teams in other institutions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.

Physical Requirements 

• Sitting, standing and walking for extended period.
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s).
• Ability to move standard equipment through a hospital or lab space/work environment.

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
• Three years related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Five years related experience.

Classified Title: Sr. Research Program Coordinator    
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB  
Starting Salary Range: $40,600 - $71,600 Annually (56,250 targeted (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 830am - 5pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: SOM Psy Molecular Psychiatry Program 
Personnel area: School of Medicine