Careers

Description:

UW’s Global Health has an outstanding opportunity open for a Temporary, Full-Time (100% FTE) Research Coordinator.

This position is currently funded for nine months, with the opportunity for extension dependent on funding. We seek an individual dedicated to excellence in research programs, committed to public health and invested in social justice, equity and inclusiveness.

This position will sit in the Global Center for the Integrated Health of Women, Adolescents, and Children (Global WACh) based in the University of Washington Departments of Global Health, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Pediatrics. 

The Research Coordinator will support multiple projects within the Gut Health and Child Survival team. This position plays a key role in the coordination and management of research activities, including regular communication with investigators and project staff based in Seattle and international sites. The Research Coordinator will support the operational activities of the projects, including but not limited to: developing and revising standard operating procedures and database systems, conducting data quality monitoring, generating progress reports, and responding to staff and leadership inquiries regarding study procedures. The Research Coordinator may also be responsible for managing ethical approval submissions to institutional review boards, as well as well as ensure completion of any required reporting to funding institutions. This position requires the ability to compile and synthesize information from the literature and technical discussions to provide input on study design and methods most appropriate for a given project, as well as develop conference abstracts and presentations on study objectives and results.

Application Process:

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter, and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.