Research Coordinator I

JOB NO:

539294

WORK TYPE:

Staff Full-Time

LOCATION:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES:

Biology/Life Science, Social/Behavioral Science, Grant or Research Administration

DEPARTMENT:

33070000 - HP-CLINICAL - HLTH PSYCHOLOGY

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Research Coordinator I

CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Clinical and Health Psychology (CHP) at the University of Florida is seeking applicants for a Research Coordinator I position.

This position will assist with ongoing grants by conducting required study activities. Duties include but are not limited to coordinating day-to-day activities and ensuring the compliance of specific research studies. The employee will have office space in UF’s Communicore building within the Center for Cognitive Aging & Memory (CAM). In-person participant interactions will occur in the nearby McKnight Brain Institute CAM space and the MRI facilities.

Responsibilities:

Independently conduct follow-ups and thorough neuropsychological evaluations with study participants. Apply professional judgement when recruiting, and scheduling participants to ensure they meet the diagnostic and study protocol criteria specified in the grant. Leverage strong relationship-building skills and proactive outreach to retain study participants through ongoing contact and follow-ups (e.g., phone calls, mailings, etc.).

Following neuropsychological evaluations and study visits, complete numerous research and administrative tasks with a high degree of accuracy and autonomy. These tasks include careful data entry of completed protocols to ensure compliance with multi-site grant procedures and regulatory requirements (e.g. IRB documentation). Maintain meticulous tracking logs to support participant retention and scheduling. After completing initial training and demonstrating independent proficiency in research visits, assist with onboarding new employees during their first 1-2 months, by observing, instructing, and overseeing their administration of standardized neuropsychological exams.

Manage and monitor research supplies and equipment to ensure availability and functionality for study activities.

Complete study schedules and activities according to protocols. Serve as a back-up schedule coordinator.

EXPECTED SALARY:

$47,000 - $49,000 annually; commensurate with education and experience.

The University of Florida (UF) offers an exceptional benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance; state retirement plans; a generous leave program; and tuition assistance. UF is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer. For more information on benefits, please visit UF HR Benefits and Rewards at https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field.
Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) Scale Certification.
Certified in the administration of Transcranial Pulse Stimulation.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This is a time-limited position.

If an accommodation is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:

ADVERTISED:

30 Mar 2026

Eastern Daylight Time

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:

06 Apr 2026

Eastern Daylight Time

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