Research Program Coordinator
University of South Carolina

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Research Program Coordinator

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156414

Research Program Coordinator

Columbia

Richland

Arnold School of Public Health

ASPH Communication Sciences and Disorders

Commensurate with experience

Full Time

37.5

Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Schedule must be flexible to meet the needs of the department.

Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

12 months

Other Professional

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

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This Research Program Coordinator will be involved in all aspects of research for the Aging Brain Cohort (ABC), a USC-sponsored project focusing on brain health across the lifespan. This includes participant screening, enrollment, collection of behavioral data, as well as support of MRI and EEG data acquisition. The ABC project has a strong language component and the Research Program Coordinator will administer the testing battery as well as train and supervise students in test administration. They will work closely with a team of faculty, students, and staff to both maintain the research data and disseminate research findings.

Requires a bachelor's degree and 1 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Research experience or clinical experience with adult populations, Data management, familiarity with neuroimaging techniques a plus (eeg/MRI).

Competent computer skills with basic packages including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, willingness to learn new things and to work well in a team environment, and attention to detail Task oriented individual. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required for this role.

Cognitive, language, and behavioral assessment administration and scoring while adhering to the IRB-approved research protocol. This will include managing incoming participants, coordination, scheduling of appointments, and maintenance of records in both online databases (e.g. REDCap) and knowledge repositories (e.g. Dropbox).

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Provide training and supervision for all students working with the Aging Brain Cohort project. This training will include, but is not limited to training regarding test administration and scoring, which is necessary for data collection, maintaining research data, and disseminating research findings.

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Global Project Support including research development, assessment training, program needs, internal and external meetings, neuroimaging, and collaboration with faculty, staff, and students.

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Non-Essential

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06/16/2024

06/15/2025

05/03/2024

06/16/2024

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Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.



We are only accepting applications submitted by June 16, 2024.

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/167796

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