Research Coordinator

About the Opportunity

The Gothe Laboratory (director, Dr. Neha Gothe) and Laboratory for the Scientific Study of Dance (director, Dr. Aston K. McCullough) in the Center for Cognitive & Brain Health seek a Research Coordinator to join their respective interdisciplinary research teams. The Research Coordinate will support a wide range of activities focused on the measurement of human activity, especially yoga and dance, in relation to physiological and psychological health outcomes. This position may serve as a launching pad to graduate and professional (e.g. medical school) studies. We encourage applications from members of under-represented groups in science.

1.Minimum Qualifications

• Holds a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Public Health, Psychology, Nursing, Nutrition or a health-related field from an accredited college or university
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Proven ability to work cooperatively within a research lab
• Experience with organizing project activities in a fast-paced environment

2.Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Recruit and screen research participants
• Support data collection efforts (including, but not limited to, wearable sensor-based physical activity measurement, questionnaire administration, and biospecimen sampling) using REDCap, Qualtrics or similar data and management and encryption platforms
• Develop, and keep current, laboratory standard operating procedures, manual operations and procedures, and support the development and maintenance of Institutional Review Board protocols.
• Support ad hoc day-to-day business in the lab; general day-to-day administrative activities across both the Gothe and McCullough labs
• Support the dissemination of research findings through periodic project reporting, managing laboratory social media platforms, and engaging with lab PIs on scientific writing and reporting and activities

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.  Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. 

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other  characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity .