Location
Evanston, Illinois
Department: WCAS RISE Center
Salary/Grade: EXS/5 Job Summary: The Research for Indigenous Social Action and Equity (RISE) Center and the Culture Collaboratory, directed by Dr. Stephanie Fryberg, seeks a full time Research Project Coordinator to join a dynamic team of scholars. The role supports and manages a robust line of interdisciplinary, multi-university research projects focused on culture, education, equity, identity, and narrative change for Indigenous Peoples. This is a full-time position where work is performed on-site. The term of appointment will be until July 31, 2027, with an opportunity for renewal. The target hiring range for this position is between $51,346 - $70,419 per year. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Specific Responsibilities: Lab Coordination
Oversees and manages collection, maintenance, analysis and evaluation of data that will be used in grant submissions, presentations and publications. Ensures that information is entered correctly into databases. Assists PI in reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, formatting, editing, and preparing tables, charts, graphs, progress and final reports, etc. Coordinates between sponsoring agencies, collaborating organizations and/or other research and/or educational institutions. Ensures that all study documents associated with current local, state, and federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws and research protocols are completed in a timely manner. Plans and leads in-person and virtual research team meetings. Coordinates with senior members of the Center's research and activism teams. Collaborates with the Center's outreach coordinator. Research Administration
Leads execution and control of a biomedical and/or social science project or research study. Coordinates processing and analysis of data, conduct of experimental tests and procedures. Develops new and/or revised research methodologies. Ensures completion of study activities per protocol including recruitment. Ascertains pretreatment and eligibility requirements. Obtains informed consent. Registers participants with appropriate sponsor. Interviews and obtains medical and social histories. Collects data from medical records. Administers, schedules and/or scores tests. Writes and maintains Human Subjects Applications (IRB). Conducts literature reviews to inform study design and theory development. Provides research support to graduate student(s), post-doctoral, and faculty researchers. Financial Management
Manages lab/study budget and inventory, including purchasing supplies and services ensuring that they are necessary, reasonable and project related. Orders and maintains inventory of study supplies. Distributes intra-departmental charges. Negotiates with vendors, obtain quotes and arrange for demos of large equipment. Supervision
Trains, directs, assigns duties to and supervises research staff, students, residents, and/or fellows. Acts as a mentor in regard to the education of junior coordinators. Miscellaneous Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Familiarity with data analysis platforms (e.g., R, SPSS, SAS, MPLUS), survey platforms (e.g.,
- Qualtrics), and Microsoft Office programs.
- Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and excellence in the academic community.
- Big picture thinking.
- Ability to juggle many moving pieces at once.
- Initiative and drive.
- Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and/or experience working with Indigenous Peoples.
- Research interests aligned with the Center's work.
Benefits:
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We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more. Professional Growth & Development:
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Northwestern University
Jan 06, 2026