About this role
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This position will coordinate and manage an NIH-funded research project at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. The project is designed to explore barriers and facilitators to organ donation by people with HIV from the perspective of multiple key participants including people with HIV, healthcare providers, and healthcare administrators. The research coordinator will collaborate with the UTK research team, external study team members, and community partners to conduct this study.
They will be responsible for day-to-day management and oversight of study staff, scheduling meetings, and development of project timelines. The job is primarily remote, but the research coordinator will be required to attend monthly in-person meetings with the project principal investigator held on the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus. There may be some required work during evenings or on weekends with community members.
Project management 60%
- Coordinates the NIH-funded study
- Develops and implements research project plan, including timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resource allocation
- Implements research protocols, monitors adherence to protocols, and takes action to correct problems such as deviation from protocol requirements.
- Manages and oversees regulatory and quality assessment and assurance, including IRB processes.
- Monitors data quality control to ensure adherence to study protocol and verifies the accuracy of research data.
- Provides work direction, training, and orientation to research staff; and supervises day-to-day work of research staff.
- Organize and attend weekly planning meetings with PIs.
- Performs study interviews, surveys, and data collection.
Research Development and Grant Management 20%
- Prepares reports for advisory board members and funding agencies.
Partnership Development & Community Engagement 10%
- Establishes and maintains contact with research participants and advisory board members as needed.
- Plan and manage monthly research meetings between UT researchers and external research team members.
- Plan events to disseminate research findings and gather feedback for future initiatives.
Knowledge Dissemination & Reporting 10 %
- Assist in publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals or presenting at academic conferences focused on HIV, kidney disease, or implementation science.
- Create accessible reports summarizing project outcomes for community participants.
- Develop newsletters or other communication materials highlighting ongoing research by our team.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Master’s Degree
- Experience:
- Two years of experience in human subjects research, or ability to demonstrate equivalent type of experience/expertise.
- At least one year of supervisory experience.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Ability to communicate with faculty and community members in formal and informal situations with an enthusiasm for meeting new people and building relationships.
- Ability to work on the occasional weeknight and/or weekend.
- Ability to manage projects while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to develop and conduct training on program procedures, data management, research protocols and compliance issues.
- Good communication skills with both superiors and direct reports
- Proficient skills in using Qualtrics and Teams.
- Knowledge and understanding of ethical standards in research and university compliance policies.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education: Doctorate Degree
- Experience:
- Experience in preparing successful grant proposals.
- Prior experience working with community-based organizations or health systems.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Fluent in Spanish
- Ability to work with diverse, economically challenged populations
- Good leadership skills
- Conflict resolution skills
Work Location
- Location: Knoxville, TN
- Hybrid
Compensation and Benefits
- UT market range: MR08
- Anticipated hiring range: $60,000-$70,000
- Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
- Find more information on UT Benefits here
Application Instructions
To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments. To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted on or before December 18, 2026.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
About The College/Department/Division
The Department of Nutrition and Public Health Sciences supports teaching, research, and outreach initiatives that promote population health and well‑being. The department is committed to operational excellence, fiscal integrity, and collaborative support of faculty, staff, and students.