Project Coordinator - The Childhood and Adolescence Resilience (CARE) Lab

Description

The Childhood and Adolescence Resilience (CARE) Lab at the University of Notre Dame, directed by Dr. Elizabeth Shewark, is seeking a full-time project coordinator, to begin July 1st, with some flexibility of start date. We are a highly collaborative group that broadly conducts research on how contextual influences (i.e., family, school, and neighborhoods) and individual genetic influences jointly impact the development of youths’ competence and resilience.

Under the supervision of Dr. Elizabeth  Shewark, the project coordinator will play a vital role in the CARE lab working on an NIH-funded project focused on how neighborhoods promote resilience in youth and families experiencing economic-related stress. Responsibilities include data collection with families, geospatial data collection and creation of data, IRB protocol submissions and reports, overseeing study progress and administration. The individual in this position will supervise a team of student research assistants on ongoing research projects. There will be professional development opportunities available for this position.

Duties include:

● Managing a team of undergraduates collecting neighborhood and family level data, including tracking progress and training new team members

● Assisting in data collection protocols and carrying out data collection

● Family visits, collecting and creating geospatial data, conducting virtual neighborhood audits, data entry, and data analysis

Qualifications

Required

● Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related discipline

● At least 6 to 12 months of research related experience

● Experience with and/or strong interest in working with children from various backgrounds

● Experience with and/or strong interest in conducting family and neighborhood research

● Strong communication and public relations skills

● Strong interpersonal, organizational, managerial, and supervisory skills

● Schedule flexibility, available for evenings and weekends

● Proficiency in Microsoft Office is necessary

 

Preferred but NOT required

● Experience with and knowledge of statistical software (e.g., R, SPSS, Mplus, ArcGIS pro)

● Excellent written communication skills

● Data collection experience with children

● Experience training and supervising others

 

Key characteristics:

● Attention to detail

● Flexibility with regard to planning and scheduling

● Strong organization and planning skills

● Strong interpersonal skills

● Ability to interact positively with research participants and fellow lab members

● Availability for study sessions on evenings and weekends

Application Instructions

Applications should include a 1- to 2-page letter outlining the applicant’s relevant experience and reasons for interest in this position, a resume/CV, and a list of at least 2 references with contact information.

Please direct questions to Dr. Elizabeth Shewark (eshewark@nd.edu).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.

Background Check 

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.