Position Purpose
To support the Department of Epidemiology at the Geisel School of Medicine atDartmouth in achieving its mission to conduct rigorously constructed research and apply state-of-the-art and novel methods and technologies to advance the field of epidemiology and impact human health and disease. In collaboration with project leaders, the Research Project Coordinator will coordinate the implementation and ongoing activities for a large National Institute of Health (NIH) funded Environmental influences on Children’s Health Outcome (ECHO) birth cohort study.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in health or social sciences, or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- 5 years’ experience working as a study coordinator, recruiting and interviewing research participants, or comparable experience.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate a complex research project with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrates a high degree of independence and responsibility for ensuring timely completion of project activities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and web-based applications.
- Ability to apply critical thinking and sound judgment to address open-ended problems.
- Superior verbal communication and writing skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
- Must complete educational requirements for Dartmouth Committee on the Protection of Human Subjects (IRB) upon hire and appropriate laboratory and safety training(s).
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel to other study sites in the region of the research study as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in health or social sciences or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience working with children.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Jennifer Egner
Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-5416
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Jennifer Egner, Associate Research Director
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds.
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