Research Project Coordinator (International Health) - #Staff

The Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking a Research Project Coordinator.

The Research Project Coordinator administratively coordinates research protocol implementation, typically for a single study. Will ensure efficient logistical implementation of the study activities and provide administrative support for all related issues.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities of a research study to ensure validity of findings.

• Work with the Principal Investigator or senior research staff to develop operational plans to meet research goals.

• Develop tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.

• Collect and organize data per study requirements, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires; conduct background research, laboratory processing, etc.

• Ensure adherence to protocols and procedures.

• Assist with setup of data collection system and enter and organize data.

• Oversee record management for research study.

• Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.

• Assist in coordinating study meetings.

• Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues.

• Conduct literature searches to provide background information.

• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

• Support the development of an AI-assisted prototype for Vital Strategies' Data Impact team as part of their data2policy(D2P) initiative.

• Scoping product requirements.

• Determine the appropriate balance of AI-driven and human-reviewed steps selecting models and tools.

• Iteratively improving the RAG pipeline and backend to ensure high-quality output.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with relevant experience in AI/ML.

• Technical engineering, evaluation, and backend/systems knowledge.

• LM model selection/judgment.

• Knowledge of rag pipeline fundamentals.

• Experience in Public Health research.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Administrative Skills - Awareness

• Data Entry - Awareness

• Interpersonal Skills - Awareness

• Literature Reviews - Awareness

• Oral and Written Communications - Awareness

• Organizational Skills - Awareness

• Project Coordination - Awareness

• Research and Analytical Skills - Awareness

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Research Project Coordinator

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD

Starting Salary Range: $17.65 - $31.05 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Casual / On Call

Schedule: Days and hours may vary

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Remote

Department name: Health Systems

Personnel area: School of Public Health

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.