University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (Dallas), Clinical Sciences
Research Project Coordinator, Population Health
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Texas, United States |
Position: | Research Professional |
Seeking a full-time Project Coordinator to join a multi-year research project to expand and evaluate a cancer screening program for underserved patients in rural counties. An implementation science study led by a medical anthropologist, this large, funded project is an excellent opportunity in mixed-methods (quantitative and qualitative) research and project management with considerable opportunity for growth in a fast-paced, professional research environment committed to reducing health disparities, both urban and rural, throughout North Texas.
Working closely with faculty investigators, this key role has primary responsibility for implementation of all project activities. Staff member will coordinate and supervise several research staff and task assignments as well as substantial daily interactions with managers of a clinical team at a secondary site. Ensures timely work flow, and assists with development and submission of project reporting. Requires direct involvement with data collection and analyses; synthesis and presentation of research findings; ample opportunity for published scientific authorship.
Qualifications: Master's degree in related field and one (1) year experience in behavioral, social science or public health OR Bachelor’s degree in related field and three (3) years experience in behavioral, social science or public health. Effective communication skills and customer service orientation necessary. Prior experience in project management and/or qualitative data analysis is highly desirable. Bi-lingual fluency in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required.
Based in Dallas, this position is housed within an interdisciplinary program of population health researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. UT Southwestern stands among the nation’s leading health sciences research campuses, with a robust and growing portfolio of research in population sciences and public health. UT Southwestern is an EEOE; applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged.
This is a full-time position with outstanding benefits as a formal UT System state employee.
Contact: |
Direct inquiries by email, including a cover letter and resume or CV to: Simon Craddock Lee, PhD, MPH simoncraddock.lee@utsouthwestern.edu Wendy Pechero Bishop, MS wendy.bishop@utsouthwestern.edu |
Website: | None |
Primary Category: | Public Health |
Secondary Categories: | Anthropology Health and Health Care Social Sciences Sociology |
Posting Date: | 04/23/2013 |
Closing Date | 06/11/2013 |