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Research Coordinator, Science and Education
Reporting to the VP, Science & Education, the Research Coordinator is responsible for participating in ongoing research and education demonstration projects. This individual will provide research and project coordination support to multiple projects simultaneously and must be well organized, detail oriented and enjoy the research process. S/He must be able to collect, review and interpret data, including conducting preliminary data analysis, have the ability to work with researchers from the Samueli Institute and other organizations, coordinate research teams, and participate in writing reports, abstracts and manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals. S/He prepares summaries of research and programs for inter-disciplinary audiences and the website. Some travel to clinical field sites for the purpose of site visits may be required.
The Research Coordinator will assist with writing and editing manuscripts for submission for publishing and writing/editing research protocols for submission to clients for review; evaluates and synthesizes scientific literature; perform basic literature searches and retrieve document via electronic and on-site library visits; liaison with Military, VA, and civilian research partners to facilitate the appropriate application and documentation of research projects; maintains hardcopy and e-file records of research projects; optimizes and simplifies e-filing storage and management of Science and Education studies; serves as the liaison to manage transfer of required documentation for second-level reviews; organizes and prioritizes large volumes of information and assignments; trains Samueli Institute research staff and partners on the use of any technical tools required to complete research (such as remote data capture systems); drafts, develops and edits clinical research protocols and associated regulatory documents; develops research SOPs, as needed, to be used on current and/or future clinical research studies; participates in research proposal development; responsible for coordinating meetings with the research team and updating all team members on a given study’s status as often as necessary (e.g. coordinate weekly conference calls); provides weekly updates and reports on research projects to the VP and science and education research team and when needed the Samueli Institute research staff; occasional follow-ups by email and/or telephone outside of normal business hours may be required.
Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with two years of related experience preferred. Research design training and research experience in college or in previous positions would be helpful. The ideal individual must be able to work independently and must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Attention to detail is a must, with a strong ability to identify and correct errors and inefficiencies. This person must be able to professionally represent The Samueli Institute at various research sites, headquarters, offices, and meetings. Solid computer skills are required and experience with using PubMed and/or other reference databases such as PsychInfo is preferred.
Biostatistician
The Samueli Institute engages in a broad array of health- and wellness-oriented research. These studies include basic science, clinical studies with standard multi-arm designs, more complex clinical trials, and surveys of various sizes. We are seeking an individual who is well versed in the study design and statistical approaches appropriate for this broad diversity of projects and who will enjoy the challenges and rewards of bringing their statistical expertise to these projects.
The Biostatistician will be responsible for data management and surveys utilizing software packages such as SPSS/SAS, etc. S/he will organize, interpret, summarize and present statistical data to varied audiences. This person should be experienced with multiple types of statistical approaches including but not limited to: multivariate analysis of variance, post hoc testing, repeated measures and matched subjects designs, time series analysis, multiple regression and correlation, polynomial regression, nonlinear transformations, handling missing data, etc.
Qualified candidates will possess a PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or Econometrics, or a Master’s degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Strong experience in statistical analysis, data manipulations, and linking large datasets using SAS/SPSS is required. Candidates must be a team-player, have excellent quantitative/analytical skills, communication, and computer skills. A strong attention to detail and accuracy is needed along with the ability to instruct other members of the research team on the fundamentals of statistical analysis and data management.
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