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The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a Sr. Research Project Coordinator II to support a dynamic portfolio of federally funded and investigator-initiated implementation science research within the Hansoti Research Group. Working closely with faculty investigators, this individual will independently coordinate complex research studies from protocol development through dissemination while remaining actively engaged in participant-facing research activities, including recruitment, enrollment, informed consent, and data collection. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day research operations, manage study data and regulatory requirements, contribute to program evaluation and quality improvement activities, and support scientific publications, presentations, and grant development. This position requires exceptional project management skills, scientific curiosity, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple concurrent studies in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
The Hansoti Research Group conducts implementation science and public health research at the intersection of emergency care and social vulnerability. Our work focuses on improving access to evidence-based care for individuals affected by substance use disorders, HIV, HIV prevention (PrEP), sexually transmitted infections, and emerging infectious disease threats such as mpox and other public health emergencies. Much of our research is conducted in partnership with emergency departments, community organizations, and public health agencies throughout Baltimore City.
Because we work alongside individuals experiencing significant social and structural barriers—including homelessness, justice involvement, poverty, addiction, stigma, and limited access to healthcare—we are seeking team members who are compassionate, empathetic, and committed to advancing health equity. Successful candidates will be comfortable engaging with marginalized populations, building trusting relationships with participants, and approaching research with dignity, respect, and cultural humility.
We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and welcome individuals with lived experience of social vulnerabilities or deep connections to the communities we serve. Experience living or working in Baltimore City, community-engaged research, harm reduction, HIV prevention, behavioral health, or public health is highly valued. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our research and improve our ability to develop interventions that are meaningful, equitable, and responsive to community needs.
Our team works in close partnership with the Baltimore City Health Department, community-based organizations, and healthcare systems across the region to translate research into practice and improve health outcomes for some of Baltimore’s most vulnerable residents. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative, patient-centered research with direct impact on clinical care, public health, and health equity.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Sr. Research Project Coordinator II oversees the administrative and technical implementation of complex and/or multiple research projects. As part of the research team, collaborates with faculty to develop project plan(s), develop SOPs, and oversee all research-related activities for one or more complex projects. (Complex to include, e.g. external partners, policy advocacy, significant community interventions.)
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Contribute as a member of a collaborative team to study design formulation.
- Participate in development, testing and evaluation of manuals, questionnaires, and coding structures, for the efficient collection of data.
- Develop and oversee design and implementation of study procedures and tools for data collection, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires; background research, laboratory processing, etc.
- Monitor and ensure team compliance with all protocols, procedures, and applicable regulations.
- Participate in developing study budgets.
- Set up data collection system and ensure validity of study data.
- Organize and quality control data.
- Recommend and implement changes to protocol operations based on results and goals.
- Based on the analysis of data, recommend and implement the next steps.
- Identify and suggest ideas for sub-studies.
- Extract data, review literature, and assist with preparation of manuscripts and presentations as appropriate.
- May oversee day-to-day activities and provide training for study staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
In addition to the duties described above:
- Collaborate with faculty investigators to identify, develop, implement, and evaluate qualitative and mixed-methods research initiatives.
- Independently recruit, consent, enroll, interview, and follow research participants while ensuring high-quality study implementation and participant engagement.
- Lead qualitative data collection and analysis activities, including development of interview guides, coding, thematic analysis, and management of qualitative databases.
- Coordinate research operations across multiple studies, including study tracking, regulatory reporting, project timelines, and collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical and research teams.
- Contribute to scientific manuscripts, conference presentations, grant applications, and dissemination of research findings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
- Five years of related experience.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in a related field.
- Authorship on peer-reviewed scientific publications.
- Experience preparing grant applications, study protocols, and scientific manuscripts.
- Prior experience conducting qualitative or mixed-methods research.
- Experience using Dedoose or ATLAS.ti for qualitative data collection, coding, and analysis.
TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPECTED LEVEL OF PROFICIENCY
- Analytical Skills - Intermediate
- Data Management and Analysis - Intermediate
- Literature Reviews - Intermediate
- Oral and Written Communication - Intermediate
- Project Coordination - Intermediate
- Regulatory Compliance - Intermediate
- Research Data Quality Assurance - Intermediate
- Research Design - Intermediate
- Resource Management - Intermediate
- Scientific Writing - Intermediate
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
LOCATION
Location: School of Medicine Campus
COMPENSATION
- Starting Salary Range: $49,200 - $86,200 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
TOTAL REWARDS
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EQUIVALENCY
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
APPLICANTS COMPLETING STUDIES
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a Sr. Research Project Coordinator II to support a dynamic portfolio of federally funded and investigator-initiated implementation science research within the Hansoti Research Group. Working closely with faculty investigators, this individual will independently coordinate complex research studies from protocol development through dissemination while remaining actively engaged in participant-facing research activities, including recruitment, enrollment, informed consent, and data collection. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day research operations, manage study data and regulatory requirements, contribute to program evaluation and quality improvement activities, and support scientific publications, presentations, and grant development. This position requires exceptional project management skills, scientific curiosity, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple concurrent studies in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
The Hansoti Research Group conducts implementation science and public health research at the intersection of emergency care and social vulnerability. Our work focuses on improving access to evidence-based care for individuals affected by substance use disorders, HIV, HIV prevention (PrEP), sexually transmitted infections, and emerging infectious disease threats such as mpox and other public health emergencies. Much of our research is conducted in partnership with emergency departments, community organizations, and public health agencies throughout Baltimore City.
Because we work alongside individuals experiencing significant social and structural barriers—including homelessness, justice involvement, poverty, addiction, stigma, and limited access to healthcare—we are seeking team members who are compassionate, empathetic, and committed to advancing health equity. Successful candidates will be comfortable engaging with marginalized populations, building trusting relationships with participants, and approaching research with dignity, respect, and cultural humility.
We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and welcome individuals with lived experience of social vulnerabilities or deep connections to the communities we serve. Experience living or working in Baltimore City, community-engaged research, harm reduction, HIV prevention, behavioral health, or public health is highly valued. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our research and improve our ability to develop interventions that are meaningful, equitable, and responsive to community needs.
Our team works in close partnership with the Baltimore City Health Department, community-based organizations, and healthcare systems across the region to translate research into practice and improve health outcomes for some of Baltimore’s most vulnerable residents. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative, patient-centered research with direct impact on clinical care, public health, and health equity.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Sr. Research Project Coordinator II oversees the administrative and technical implementation of complex and/or multiple research projects. As part of the research team, collaborates with faculty to develop project plan(s), develop SOPs, and oversee all research-related activities for one or more complex projects. (Complex to include, e.g. external partners, policy advocacy, significant community interventions.)
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Contribute as a member of a collaborative team to study design formulation.
- Participate in development, testing and evaluation of manuals, questionnaires, and coding structures, for the efficient collection of data.
- Develop and oversee design and implementation of study procedures and tools for data collection, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires; background research, laboratory processing, etc.
- Monitor and ensure team compliance with all protocols, procedures, and applicable regulations.
- Participate in developing study budgets.
- Set up data collection system and ensure validity of study data.
- Organize and quality control data.
- Recommend and implement changes to protocol operations based on results and goals.
- Based on the analysis of data, recommend and implement the next steps.
- Identify and suggest ideas for sub-studies.
- Extract data, review literature, and assist with preparation of manuscripts and presentations as appropriate.
- May oversee day-to-day activities and provide training for study staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
In addition to the duties described above:
- Collaborate with faculty investigators to identify, develop, implement, and evaluate qualitative and mixed-methods research initiatives.
- Independently recruit, consent, enroll, interview, and follow research participants while ensuring high-quality study implementation and participant engagement.
- Lead qualitative data collection and analysis activities, including development of interview guides, coding, thematic analysis, and management of qualitative databases.
- Coordinate research operations across multiple studies, including study tracking, regulatory reporting, project timelines, and collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical and research teams.
- Contribute to scientific manuscripts, conference presentations, grant applications, and dissemination of research findings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
- Five years of related experience.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in a related field.
- Authorship on peer-reviewed scientific publications.
- Experience preparing grant applications, study protocols, and scientific manuscripts.
- Prior experience conducting qualitative or mixed-methods research.
- Experience using Dedoose or ATLAS.ti for qualitative data collection, coding, and analysis.
TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPECTED LEVEL OF PROFICIENCY
- Analytical Skills - Intermediate
- Data Management and Analysis - Intermediate
- Literature Reviews - Intermediate
- Oral and Written Communication - Intermediate
- Project Coordination - Intermediate
- Regulatory Compliance - Intermediate
- Research Data Quality Assurance - Intermediate
- Research Design - Intermediate
- Resource Management - Intermediate
- Scientific Writing - Intermediate
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
LOCATION
Location: School of Medicine Campus
COMPENSATION
- Starting Salary Range: $49,200 - $86,200 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
TOTAL REWARDS
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EQUIVALENCY
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
APPLICANTS COMPLETING STUDIES
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Research Project Coordinator
Verify your degree aligns with the role
H-1B sponsorship requires a specialty occupation tie between your degree field and the coordinator role. A degree in public health, biology, or social sciences supports most research coordination positions, but a business-only degree may draw an RFE.
Target cap-exempt research institutions first
Universities, nonprofit research hospitals, and government-affiliated labs can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap and lottery. This matters for Research Project Coordinators because it removes the selection uncertainty that affects most private-sector roles.
Search verified sponsor employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed LCA filing history for research coordination roles. This filters out postings where sponsorship is listed as a possibility but no prior filings exist, saving weeks of outreach.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific metro area before accepting an offer so you know the floor USCIS will scrutinize.
Document your coordination duties precisely for PERM
If your employer pursues a green card through PERM, the job description filed with DOL must match your actual daily duties. Vague language like 'assists with research activities' creates audit risk. Work with HR to list specific tasks tied to your role.
Request a cap-gap memo if your OPT expires during filing
If you're on F-1 OPT and your employer files an H-1B petition before your EAD expires, cap-gap rules extend your authorization automatically. Ask your DSO for written confirmation so you can continue working without a gap while USCIS adjudicates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Research Project Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it depends on how the position is defined. USCIS looks for a direct relationship between the job duties and a specific bachelor's degree field. Coordinator roles tied to clinical trials, public health studies, or scientific research tend to qualify when the employer requires a degree in a relevant discipline. Generic administrative framing weakens the case, so the job description needs to reflect the technical and analytical nature of the work.
Which visa types do Research Project Coordinators typically use for U.S. work authorization?
H-1B is the most common path, particularly at universities and research hospitals where cap-exempt filing is available. EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM is also viable at institutions willing to support long-term employment. F-1 OPT and STEM OPT can bridge candidates into their first coordinator role while an H-1B petition is pending.
Are research universities more likely to sponsor Research Project Coordinators than private companies?
Universities and nonprofit research institutions have a structural advantage: they're cap-exempt under H-1B rules, meaning they can file at any time without entering the annual lottery. Private biotech or pharmaceutical companies must win a lottery slot first. For candidates in research coordination, targeting academic medical centers, national labs, and university research offices substantially improves sponsorship odds and reduces timing risk.
How do I find Research Project Coordinator jobs where employers are actively sponsoring visas?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history for research coordination roles, so you can focus on organizations that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor rather than those that only mention it in passing.
Does a master's degree improve sponsorship prospects for this role?
Yes, in two ways. First, it strengthens the specialty occupation argument for USCIS because it establishes a higher level of specialized knowledge tied to the role. Second, it qualifies you for the H-1B advanced degree exemption, which provides an additional 20,000 cap slots beyond the standard 65,000, improving your lottery odds if you're targeting cap-subject employers. Many senior coordinator roles at research institutions also require a master's by default.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Research Project Coordinator jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.