The Department of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Science at the University of Florida is seeking a highly motivated candidate with excellent interpersonal skills for the position of TEAMS Research Coordinator. This position is under the supervision of Dr. Emily Bartley. The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Public Health, or a related field, and at least 1 year of relevant human subject’s research experience. Supervisory or project management experience is preferred. The Research Coordinator will play a leading role in the coordination of two federally funded clinical trials, with a focus on pain management and intervention development.

Coordinating and overseeing implementation of research projects within the PI’s laboratory.  This includes developing and submitting IRB protocols, assure compliance with all relevant IRB and other regulatory requirements, overseeing recruitment, providing informed consent, developing and maintaining the schedule for the studies, assist with study finances (purchasing supplies, materials, equipment, and services) and human subjects payment, maintain ClinicalTrials.gov, and providing reports to the PI regarding study progress and challenges. 

Supervising research trainees, volunteers, and part-time research assistants.  This involves the implementation of a new lab-wide integrated training program.  It includes ensuring that they have completed all IRB-required training, training them in our experimental methods, and supervising their data collection and data entry activities. 

Recruiting subjects into experimental protocols.  This will involve placing advertisements, fielding and returning phone calls from potential subjects, and screening subjects for exclusion criteria.  This also includes scheduling subjects and placing reminder phone calls prior to the appointment.  Also, data collection via phone will be performed.  In addition, assisting in the development of recruitment activities and materials for subject recruitment and retention is an important duty. 

Data management, which includes maintaining subject charts and entering data into computer databases.  The incumbent will also ensure that all paper and computer files are maintained in a confidential manner.

Assist with manuscript and report development. This involves conducting literature searches and developing academic output to include abstracts, grants, conference presentations, workshops, and manuscripts.

- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in psychology or other scientific field

- At least one year of experience conducting human clinical and/or experimental research

- Highly proficient in database management and survey programs such as Research Electronic Database   Capture (REDCap), Qualtrics, or similar

- Manages time well, prioritizes daily tasks, and is successful in adhering to deadlines

- Plans, organizes, and schedules in an efficient, productive manner, and has a high attention to detail

- Facilitates open and effective communication, is respectful and approachable, and builds strong working relationships

- Is able to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously without sacrificing quality or accuracy

- Receptive to feedback and willing to learn

-  Proficient in IRB submissions, human subjects research, and carrying out department or grant-funded research studies including randomized clinical trials.

-  Supervisory or project management experience is preferred.

-  Must have a high attention to detail and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.