Senior Research Coordinator - Division of Epidemiology

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Senior Research Coordinator - Division of Epidemiology

Job Profile Title

Research Coordinator Senior

Job Description Summary

This is a full-time position with the Center for Health Behavior Research (CHBR) and UPenn Prevention Research Center (PRC). The Senior Research Coordinator position will work on the UPenn PRC and the UPenn PRC's Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network (CPCRN) research project and network activities.

CPCRN is a national network of researchers and healthcare and community partners who work together to advance cancer prevention and control science and reduce the burden of cancer and associated health disparities. A major goal of the UPenn CPCRN Collaborating Center is to increase health equity in Southeastern Pennsylvania and the surrounding region. During the 2024-2029 funding cycle, UPenn CPCRN Collaborating Center will conduct community- and patient-engaged research to increase risk assessment, counseling and referral to risk-stratified services for underserved/ disadvantaged and minority adults at increased risk for breast and colorectal cancer.

The Senior Research Coordinator will also support Evaluation activities for the UPenn PRC.

The Senior Research Coordinator will participate in CPCRN working groups, provide local and regional technical assistance, coordinate CPCRN research activities, organize CPCRN training programs and seminars, and assist the Principal Investigator and co-Investigators as needed. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience with cancer prevention and control and community-based and/or clinical research.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day routine management and coordination of CPCRN activities.
• Train and oversee research support staff to recruit participants, obtain informed consent, administer study protocols, enter and manage data, and conduct additional research tasks as needed.
• Facilitate communication between the CPCRN