RESEARCH COORDINATOR

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The University of Washington Center for Outcomes Research in Rehabilitation (UWCORR) has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Coordinator.

UWCORR is an interdisciplinary research center in the UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine focused on the development of state-of-the-art measurement tools for use in research and clinical practice. We specialize in development of measures that are short, reliable, clinically-relevant, and appropriate for the targeted individuals. We collaborate with investigators around the world to conduct a wide range of research studies, including qualitative studies, observational studies, and clinical trials.  We also advise investigators, clinicians, and administrators on what outcomes to measure and how best to administer person-centered and scientifically-sound health outcome measures.

The Research Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating a number of sponsored projects directed by UWCORR’s six principal investigators. Examples of ongoing projects and specific responsibilities include:

• A National Institutes of Health sponsored study to develop and validate the PROsthetic Mobility Performance Test (PROMPT), a novel performance-based test for evaluating the mobility of lower limb prosthesis users. PROMPT has been uniquely designed to measure lower limb mobility of a broad range of prosthesis users in the small spaces typically available in a prosthetics lab or clinic. The Research Coordinator will help us clean and analyze data collected during the ongoing validation study and prepare a submission for a competitive renewal to further this research.
• A Department of Defense sponsored clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of the Northwestern University Sub ischial Socket compared to a standard-of-care prosthetic socket. Key outcomes, including socket comfort, prosthesis wear time, mobility, participation, satisfaction with the socket, and quality-of-life are being studied in a large, national multi-center trial of above-knee prosthesis users. The Research Coordinator will develop and maintain the databases needed to gather data, monitor enrollment, and clean and analyze data for this clinical trial.
• A Department of Defense sponsored clinical trial to study to compare the effectiveness of microprocessor-controlled and non-microprocessor controlled knees in people with above-knee amputation who are limited community ambulators. As part of this study, we will develop and test several novel survey instruments designed to measure fall-related health outcomes. The Research Coordinator will prepare human subjects IRB applications, develop and maintain the study databases for the instrument validation study and clinical trial, clean and analyze data for both studies, and draft progress reports.
• A Department of Defense sponsored study to compare the measurement properties of survey instruments for measuring mobility in lower limb orthosis users. Survey instruments will be administered to patients receiving an ankle-foot orthosis in a multi-site observational study to assess the sensitivity and responsiveness of several survey instruments developed using different measurement methodologies. The Research Coordinator will maintain the database needed to gather data, monitor enrollment, and clean and analyze data for this observational study.
• Department of Defense sponsored projects to study the attention required to use lower and upper limb prostheses. These projects include instrument development and instrument application studies, including an observational study of patients with above-knee amputation receiving a microprocessor-controlled knee and a clinical trial comparing pattern recognition and conventional 2-site myoelectric control of below-elbow upper limb prostheses. The Research Coordinator will prepare human subjects IRB applications, develop and maintain the study databases for the studies, and clean and analyze data for the studies.

The Research Coordinator will also be responsible for participating in the design and execution of UWCORR research projects, as well as managing timelines and allocation of project resources to ensure research activities are accomplished on time and budget.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Planning and Management (30%)
• Coordinate scientific activities across multiple projects and principal investigators
• Communicate with extramural investigators and others on behalf of the research team
• Assist investigators to revise projects as needed to achieve the proposed objectives
• Collaborate with investigators to develop competitive grant applications
• Assist investigators to develop realistic and reasonable budgets for grant applications
• Help investigators review, allocate, and report effort for faculty, staff, and students

Database Development and Data Management (30%)
• Design and develop databases for a range of qualitative and quantitative study designs
• Create data dictionaries for developed databases
• Clean and prepare data for analysis and dissemination
• Train staff, students, and investigators to enter and edit data
• Develop reports to monitor study progress and identify missing data

Participant Recruitment, Enrollment, and Data Collection (10%)
• Prepare human subject applications to local IRBs and federal agencies
• Develop, submit, and maintain institutional review board applications
• Draft data collection protocols and forms
• Oversee local, regional, national, and international recruitment efforts
• Manage the Department of Rehabilitation Participant Pool, a national database of people with various health conditions who have expressed an interest in participation in research studies.

Data Analysis and Dissemination (20%)
• Conduct descriptive and inferential statistical analyses
• Draft interim and final technical reports for study sponsors
• Assist with preparing manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals

Personnel Supervision (10%)
• Assist with recruiting and hiring study staff
• Supervise at least two members of the research team
• Assist with conducting annual performance reviews for staff

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field
• Three years of experience managing research projects

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Experience coordinating research activities for qualitative and quantitative research studies
• Experience coordinating complex projects with team members who come from a variety of professional backgrounds, including scientists, clinicians, and educators
• Experience using advanced REDCap tools to develop databases for cross-sectional and longitudinal research studies
• Experience analyzing large datasets using advanced statistical packages such as SAS or Stata
• Experience drafting reports for sponsored research studies
• Experience developing budgets for single- and multi-site projects
• Experience planning personnel effort for investigators, staff, and students
• Experience collaborating with extramural investigators and staff on research projects
• Experience training and supervising research staff and/or students
• Experience preparing and managing human subjects applications in different systems (e.g., Zipline, WCG)
• Experience working with UW administrative systems (e.g., Workday, SAGE)
• Ability to work both independently with limited supervision and as part of a team
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and to address complex situations with creativity
• Ability to communicate well with people from diverse ethnic/racial, socioeconomic, and professional backgrounds
• Proficiency in office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Highly organized, attentive to detail, and able to balance multiple demands simultaneously under time constraints
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including the ability to orally present detailed information and analyses

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience drafting grant applications for federal sponsors such as the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
• Experience drafting and preparing manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals
• Experience coordinating outcomes research studies involving people with health conditions such as amputation, stroke, or multiple sclerosis

Application Process:

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.