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Job Summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is hiring for Population Science Project Coordinator I, Omer Research Group, Peter O'Donnell Jr. School of Public Health

Population Science Project Coordinator I is hiring for positions in an interdisciplinary vaccine research group. Candidate should have strong research skills, including data analysis, experience with quantitative and qualitative methods/software, grant and research coordination, IRB management, and a background in epidemiology, global health, economics/econometrics, health behavior, or another relevant quantitative discipline. Individuals with the potential for leadership, a desire to cross interdisciplinary boundaries, and an aptitude for developing an independent research portfolio will be strong applicants.

About the Peter O'Donnell Jr. School of Public Health

The Peter O'Donnell Jr. School of Public Health will provide unique academic and research opportunities within a culturally rich environment that has Dallas ranked No. 4 in diversity among U.S. cities. The 7.8 million people in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex reside in 13 counties across 9,000 square miles. The majority-minority population is 41 percent Hispanic and 25 percent African American. Close to 20 percent of our region's population are foreign born, speak Spanish only, and lack health insurance.

UT Southwestern is establishing a 21st-century School of Public Health cemented in its core research strengths and reinforced through integral collaboration with area institutions and health systems. UTSW has more than 2,800 full-time faculty who garner more than $524 million in annual grant funding for research. UTSW's Peter O'Donnell Jr. School of Public Health has a substantial research portfolio and emerging leadership in population health, will serve as the foundation for building the new school.

Child and Adolescent Population Health Program (CAPHP)

The vision of the Children's Health and UT Southwestern Child and Adolescent Population Health Program (CAPHP) is to support multidisciplinary research teams, including students and other trainees to conduct collaborative studies and programs focused on improving health outcomes for diverse pediatric populations. CAPHP's strategy focuses on collaborating across clinical and community settings, fostering transdisciplinary research, and leading the discovery of evidence-based science to inform clinical practices and community programs in the North Texas region and beyond. Additionally, it aims to transform child and adolescent population health through education, training, and mentoring, instilling a culture of health for all families in the region.

CAPHP Environment and Philosophy

CAPHP is a collaborative effort between the UTSW O'Donnell School of Public Health, the Department of Pediatrics and Children's Health System of Texas. The position will focus on a variety of interdisciplinary projects having to do with child and adolescent health research within CAPHP. This program also has an orientation towards strong mentoring and focuses on developing skills as well as the ability to lead an independent research program. We invest in mentee growth and have a culture of mutual support. The group fosters a rigorous scientific research environment but is cognizant of the importance of work-life balance - and works with members to strike a healthy balance between research and personal life.

Experience and Education

• Master's degree in related field and one (1) year experience in behavioral, social science or public health
• Bachelors degree in related field and three (3) years experience in behavioral, social science or public health.
• Prefer bi-lingual fluency in English and Spanish.

Job Duties

• Coordinate reporting aspects such as preparing progress reports, continuing reviews, and updating records for Internal Review Board and funding agency.
• Meet regularly with other staff involved in data collection and data analysis to ensure timelines are being met; make suggestions for improved workflow and reporting
• Assist in the development and submission of grant proposals, specifically budget and staffing proposals.
• Assist in conducting surveys and gathering or abstracting data
• Participate in recruiting and interviewing research participants.
• Utilize research and analytical tools, including SAS, STATA, R, NVivo, REDCap, and others.
• Assist in analyzing, synthesizing, and presenting research findings, including abstracts, posters, and manuscripts.
• Engage in meetings involving research planning, IRB coordination, and data management.
• Maintain confidential records of collected data and ensure accuracy and integrity of data.
• Develop research training and study materials.
• Supervise research project staff, help faculty in managing undergraduate/graduate mentees, and assist in the development of work plans.
• Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/ This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code •51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.