Research Program Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities across multiple maternal health research projects and serve as a liaison with OBGYN collaborators.
• Track project timelines, deliverables, IRB requirements, and reporting deadlines.
• Support study implementation, including recruitment coordination, data collection, and documentation.
• Assist with qualitative or mixed-methods data collection, analysis, and the drafting of manuscripts, abstracts, and reports.
• Support grant writing efforts through literature reviews and submission preparation.
• Supervise and mentor graduate student research assistants, providing feedback on their deliverables.
• Manage scheduling, meeting coordination, and administrative workflows for Dr. Grilo’s portfolio.
• Assist with event planning, such as workshops and student programming.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced academic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field (or current enrollment).
• Experience with qualitative or mixed-methods research.
• Strong academic writing and editing skills.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams, specifically between public health and clinical settings.
• Demonstrated interest in maternal health, health equity, or reproductive health.
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring students.

About the Company

The Heilbrunn Department of Population and Family Health at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health conducts interdisciplinary research to improve health outcomes. This role supports a portfolio of maternal health, health equity, and education initiatives.