Research Project Coordinator Co-Op

Description

Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 46541

Summary:

Research Project Coordinator Co-Op - Spring 2026

Duration:6-month term

About the Position

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented co-op student to join our Palliative Care Team at MaineHealth Medical Group for a 6-month term beginning Spring 2026. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in coordinating and supporting all aspects of our research project focused on implementing an innovative AI training platform for Advanced Care Planning. The co-op will support from initial planning through execution to final reporting. This position offers valuable hands-on experience in research administration, project management, and academic writing.

This is a part time, 20 hour/week opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary coordinator for all research project activities and timelines
• Draft and assist with Institutional Review Board (IRB) application materials
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including research protocols and procedures
• Schedule and coordinate research activities, team meetings, and participant sessions
• Assist with participant recruitment and management
• Help collect, organize, and analyze research feedback and data
• Support the research team with literature reviews and background research as needed
• Contribute to writing up research findings for reports, presentations, or publications

• Track project budget and resources

• Manage and disseminate communication with all stakeholders

Qualifications

Required

• Currently enrolled in agraduate program in a relevant field (e.g., Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, Clinical Research, or related disciplines)

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Demonstrated interest in research methodologies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite or equivalent software
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Qualifications Preferred

• Previous experience with research projects or academic writing
• Familiarity with IRB processes and human subjects research ethics
• Knowledge of data collection methods and basic data analysis
• Experience with project management tools or methodologies
• Understanding of research design principles

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Undergraduate degree required. Master's degree preferred or currently enrolled in a graduate program in a relevant field (Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, Clinical Research, or related disciplines).
2. License/Certifications: N/A
3. Experience: N/A
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, demonstrated interest in research methodologies, Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite or equivalent software, ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Previous experience with research projects or academic writing, familiarity with IRB processes and human subjects research ethics, knowledge of data collection methods and basic data analysis, experience with project management tools or methodologies, understanding of research design principles

If you have questions about this role, please contact lauren.robare@mainehealth.org