Clinical Research Coordinator jobs in Tuscaloosa, AL

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $44,200 - Midpoint: $55,300 (Salaried E6)

Department/Organization: 750501 - Alabama Water Institute (AWI)

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hyrbid work subject to University .

Job Summary: The Research Project Coordinator supports the overall development of research project (s). Assists with project design, management, and implementation. Promotes the project and serves as liaison between the project and contacts internal and external to the University. May supervise students, provide general office assistance, create promotional materials, and assist in the development of other potential projects.

Additional Department Summary: The Alabama Water Institute (AWI) is one of The University of Alabama's five research institutes. AWI serves as a catalyst for interdisciplinary collaboration across the University's various colleges, uniting engineers, computer scientists, biologists, social scientists, economists, and more to tackle the pressing water challenges faced by Alabama and the world. AWI-affiliated researchers specialize in water security and quality, remote sensing, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, biodiversity, watershed management and human health through synergies with AWI research programs, including the NOAA Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology, the Global Water Security Center, and the CONSERVE Research Group

This position will support coordination of the program management operations of the NOAA Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology and is expected to primarily lead project development, tracking, and evaluation activities and also assist with efforts to support adherence with federal, state, and organizational reporting requirements.

Continuation in this position is contingent upon availability of external funding derived from research programs or specific projects.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher and some experience coordinating projects.

Skills and Knowledge: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Proficient with computers and spreadsheet applications used for data management. Detail oriented, organized, able to meet deadlines, and exercise critical thinking skills. Skills in convening and facilitating people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Anticipates and plans proactively for known deadlines and annual cycles.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with supporting or managing large-scale research projects preferred.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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