Clinical Research Coordinator (Project Coordinator): Development, Risk, and Resilience Lab & the REPEAT Lab

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This position is funded for 12 months; continuation past 12 months will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

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Position Specifics​

The Development, Risk and Resilience Lab, headed by Dr. Rina D. Eiden, and the REPEAT lab, headed by Dr. Emily Ansell, are seeking a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator for an NIH-funded longitudinal study on the role of maternal pre-postnatal substance use and co-occurring risks on parent-adolescent relationship and adolescent/young adult outcomes.

This is a continuation of a multi-method, longitudinal study of tobacco- and cannabis-exposed children and their mothers recruited in the first trimester of pregnancy.

The current phase of the study will examine social and emotional outcomes in adolescence/young adulthood including health experiences and risk behaviors, the parent-child relationship, social skills, and peer relationships.

Assessments will take place with families in early, middle, and late adolescence/young adulthood.

The Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of project aims and data management.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Track project goals, timelines, recruitment, and participant retention
• Maintain participant databases and coordinate across research sites
• Recruit and supervise project research assistants and undergraduate staff; assign tasks aligned with project objectives
• Ensure staff training and certification compliance
• Coordinate meetings, travel logistics, and IT support
• Develop and refine Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) protocols and procedure manuals
• Monitor project deliverables and generate progress reports
• Assist with Institutional Review Board (IRB) documentation, consent forms, and NIH data sharing requirements
• Participate in coding teams for observational data
• Create and manage multi-source datasets (interviews, surveys, physiological, observational)
• Perform data checking, cleaning, reduction, and creation of composite variables
• Develop codebooks, syntax files, and data dictionaries
• Conduct data collection sessions with parents, adolescents, and young adults

Data collection methods include observational assessments and online surveys, coding of observational and physiological data, and ecological momentary assessments with young adults.

Opportunities exist for co-authorship on publications and presentations based on interest and experience.

This position requires a flexible schedule to include working some evenings and weekends, primarily to accommodate the availability of participating families.

After training, various software and applications will be utilized including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; R; and SPSS.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have at least one year of relevant experience in research with families or adolescents/young adults.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing research projects

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None

It is preferred that candidates have a degree in social science or related field.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload a cover letter of interest (highlighting relevant skills) and a CV/resume.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

The College of the Liberal Arts is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Background Checks/Clearances

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $51,000.00 - $74,000.00.

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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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