Research Coordinator (OPS, Remote), Institute on Digital Health and Innovation (IDHI)

Florida State University College of Nursing

Institute on Digital Health and Innovation (IDHI)

Established in 2022, the Institute on Digital Health and Innovation (IDHI) within the Florida State University College of Nursing advances digital health science, technologies, and tools focused on solving real world needs of patients, providers, and populations through research, training, and innovation to maximize health. The mission of IDHI is to advance individual and public health through collaborative and synergistic partnerships focused on the development, evaluation, and dissemination of digital health tools, technologies, and innovations.

IDHI is now home to the Teen Health Lab, which focuses on developing, implementing, and evaluating digital interventions to improve communication skills and promote adolescent sexual health. As a newly created lab, faculty and staff will be launching new research studies and analyzing previously collected data in order to best develop cutting edge research interventions. Additionally, IDHI co-leads the Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV Interventions (ATN) – a multicenter research network conducting transformative research that addresses the HIV prevention and care continuum for adolescents and young adults in the US. The Scientific Leadership Center (SLC) within the ATN is responsible for the overall scientific leadership and governance of the network and its activities by managing multiple interdependent functional components and research activities.

The Research Coordinator serves as a member of IDHI’s Teen Health Lab team and the ATN SLC team, providing operational support for the design, launch, and implementation of multiple multi-site health behavior research studies across the IDHI and ATN portfolios. This position is responsible for coordinating day-to-day administrative, fiscal, and operational research activities, including project planning, protocol development, collaboration with research partners, monitoring study activation timelines, and invoice reconciliation.

Bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant experience; or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to five years.

This position requires successful completion of the eSPEAR Certification, or ability to obtain the certification within 6 months of hire.

• Experience coordinating study start-up activities.
• Possess research project management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, which are required for interacting with a wide range of stakeholders and collaborators.
• Experience with qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Ability to follow regulatory, good clinical practice, and human subjects research protections guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete assignments independently with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, with the ability to support translation and adaptation of study materials.
• Interest in the development and evaluation of technology-based research interventions (e.g., the use of smartphone, social media, internet) to improve health and wellness.
• Background in health-related research.
• Experience using SPSS, Stata, or other similar statistical software.
• Experience using REDCap.

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$28.85 per hour, commensurate with experience/education.

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

This is an OPS/temporary full-time job.

Based on the duties, this position may require completion of a criminal history background check.

This role has been designated as eligible for remote work based on the job functions.

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.