Research Projects Assistant REMOTE AVAILABLE

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Job Location:

Nashville, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville Tennessee and operating at a global crossroads of teaching discovery and patient care VUMC is a community ofindividuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniquenessis sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilts mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care education and research.

Organization:

VICTR

Job Summary:

This is a full-time/non-exempt term position lasting six months to one year.

In your pivotal role as an Associate Research Projects Coordinator you will be responsible for providing support for qualitative and quantitative research projects in health public health health policy health services research or related disciplines under some guidance. Your activities include study coordination literature searches data collection data analysis and report preparation. You will help provide general support to departmental programs projects and coordinates dissemination of information. This position integrates policy with research by assisting with monitoring and reviewing both the research and policy landscapes and providing support on course corrections for either or both if/when necessary.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

About the Department:
The Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical & Translational Research (VICTR) is Vanderbilts virtual home for clinical and translational research. Supported by Vanderbilt University Medical Centers Office of Research and the NIH-sponsored Clinical and Translational Service Award (CTSA) the mission of the institute is to transform the way ideas and research discoveries make their way from origin to patient care. VICTR functions to help researchers and clinicians do their jobs better by providing tools and support to improve the quality of research publications grant writing and training for future doctors and researchers. For more information please visit Elements

1. Coordinates research projects

a. Serves as a bridge between clinical and research teams to facilitate use of VICTR tools and resources and for determining future needs.

b. Supports investigators and senior research staff on multiple studies.

c. Prepares and executes portions of research projects.

d. Works closely with the department director project managers and/or principal investigators to coordinate research project activities timelines and events.

e. Maintains documentation as needed for projects and programs.

f. Uses internal and external resources to supplement organize and contribute to tasks.

g. Fosters collaboration between team members both internal and external to the department.

h. May coordinate focus groups or other qualitative data collection.

2. Implements data collection and inquiry

a. Reviews study files and assists in producing queries for network sites.

b. Collects organizes and critically analyzes data based on study goals.

c. Compiles data and prepares flow charts and Excel worksheets to update and represent research progress.

d. Archives study specific regulatory documentation and correspondence.

e. Responsible for managing small to medium datasets.

f. Assists in coordinating development of datasets data cleaning data validation and data reporting.

g. Applies basic social science qualitative and quantitative research methods.

h. Maintains detailed documentation of data management.

i. Uses familiarity with federal and/or state healthcare measures and policy to conduct study-specific literature reviews and searches.

3. Prepares materials and drafts sections of presentations and written documents

a. Assists in writing progress reports.

b. Prepares materials for presentations.

c. Organizes and formats data for presentations publications and internal use.

d. Creates charts graphs and tables to summarize analysis results.

e. Drafts sections of research proposals.

f. Drafts Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

g. May contribute to peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts.

Required Skills

Masters Degree Preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent critical thinking skills
Detail oriented

Additional Information:

This is a term position. A Term position is a staff position that exists for a period longer than six months but is not expected to last beyond one year. Although a position may exist for a specified or indefinite period staff who accept term positions are not guaranteed employment for the entire period; they are employed for indefinite periods within the limit of the appointment. There are no guarantees of continued employment either within the term or when the term ends. This position may also have the opportunity to work remotely.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time energy and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies ones own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies tools and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

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Vanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville Tennessee and operating at a global crossroads of teaching discovery and patient care VUMC is a community ofindividuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be ...