HERN Research Project Coordinator

Department Overview

The Oregon Clinical Translational Research Institute (OCTRI) at OHSU is a catalyst for scientific collaboration, translation of biomedical advances into the community, innovation and research growth in Oregon and beyond. OCTRI’s mission is to enhance the efficiency and quality of rigorously translating research ideas into impact. To accomplish our mission, our 80-90 employees spread across 13 teams provide a broad expanse of clinical and translational services that include training, funding, research support, and community engagement. OCTRI is part of the National Center for Translational Sciences (NCATS)-funded Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) consortium that encompasses 60+ hubs around the country. 

 

The overarching goal of OCTRI’s Health Experiences Research Network (HERN) core is to augment current community engagement efforts by developing mechanisms for amplifying patient and caregiver voices in clinical and translational research, using a time-tested, research-based approach for conducting and disseminating health experiences research. Developed in 2001 by the Oxford University Health Experience Research Group, the Database of Individual Patient Experiences (DIPEx) methodology utilizes rigorous qualitative research methods to collect and analyze interviews about patient experiences with particular health conditions.

 

This position is 0.2 FTE (8 hours per week) and has an end-date of July 31, 2025.

Function/Duties of Position

The Research Project Coordinator will provide program development support to HERN within the OCTRI CTSA for a multi-center project funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and facilitated by the American Public Health Association (APHA). The project aims to build capacity in qualitative data design and applications. Key responsibilities include assisting with the organization and management of project materials, tracking project deliverables; scheduling meetings with stakeholders, notetaking; assisting with topic development: participating in literature searches and analysis; reviewing and helping to identify themes from qualitative datasets; assists with monthly invoicing, other project related activities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree with major courses in social science, communication, or health related field and 1 year of relevant experience, OR
• Equivalent combination of training and experience

• Experience working in a research environment

• 1-year professional work experience including project management and/or program coordination

• Demonstrated knowledge of basic research design and concepts (quantitative and qualitative)

• Experience with citation database management (i.e., Endnote) and conducting targeted literature searches

• Knowledge of qualitative data software such as NVivo

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate or undergraduate coursework in research (quantitative and qualitative methodology); experience synthesizing research  

• Experience with high-level coordination and management of multi-center federally funded research studies

• Experience developing, writing, and editing dissemination materials for various audiences

• Experience contributing to research projects and conducting qualitative analysis

• Experience with research; including study design and implementation. Experience with secondary data collection and analysis

• Ability to work independently and remotely with teams across multiple locations

• Thorough knowledge of MS Office software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with faculty and investigators, staff, students, and visitors at all levels within OHSU and in the community

• Superb organizational skills and fine attention to detail

• Ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere with many competing demands and priorities 

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.