PROJECT COORD

Duke University - Durham, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Durham, NC

5,001-10,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Project Coordinator will support the PanLab at Duke University School of Medicine, focusing on research related to malaria, artisanal and small-scale gold mining, and lead exposure. This role involves coordinating data management, assisting in research logistics, and ensuring effective communication among team members and stakeholders. The position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the acquisition of data and development of tools for data management, data visualization and communication to stakeholders regarding malaria, migration/mobility, and environmental trends and forecasts.
• Coordinate with the PI, research team, and local PIs to implement data management protocols for each project, including the set-up of multiple datasets, documentation, data cleaning, creation of codebooks, and quality checks.
• Assist in managing team logistics, including coordinating and participating in team meetings, helping track manuscript development, and maintaining communication with partners.
• Assist in drafting quarterly and annual grant reports, assist in the submission of new grant proposals.
• Draft and/or oversee submissions and renewals for IRB and data transfer agreements.
• Ensure records, reports and documentation for projects are properly stored.
• Evaluate and recommend new techniques or technologies related to the project, including new methods for analysis, data management, science communication, stakeholder engagement, project management, and/or budget management.

Requirements

• Minimum of a 4-year college education with communication and analytical skills.
• Advanced working knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese is required.
• General knowledge of research methods, procedures, and activities normally acquired through at least 1 year of social science, public health, data analytics, or environmental sciences research experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Two years of experience in infectious disease epidemiology, land use science, climate sciences, data sciences, or a related position.
• A related master's degree may offset required years of experience on a 1:1 basis.
• Previous field experience in Panama and the Amazon region is strongly preferred.
• Experience designing, programming, and/or fielding surveys, with additional experience with migrant populations strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities