Project Coordinator

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Grade: 20

Salary: $71,613-$82,189

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a Research Project Coordinator in Columbia University Department of Psychiatry's Division on Substance Use Disorders. This individual will work in the Opioid Laboratory on several ongoing and upcoming NIDA‑funded clinical trials focused on opioid use disorder and overdose. This individual must possess excellent organizational skills, exercise good judgment, and the ability to work without continuous supervision in a research setting with ongoing clinical trials.

Must be well‑organized and have excellent interpersonal skills. Flexible work schedule and the ability to travel between research sites is needed. Must be meticulous in carrying out research protocols and enjoy working with human research participants. Must be familiar with various software programs (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Redcap, SPSS).

• Participating in and completing research projects, including but not limited to protocol development
• Coordination of IRB submissions
• Leading project meetings
• Managing study oversight and project documentation
• Contributing to the development of data collection tools and statistical analysis plans
• Providing support as needed for scientific issues that may arise during study execution
• Training and supervision of research assistants
• Working closely with biostatisticians to plan analyses of clinical data
• Presenting and publishing findings in high impact journals
• Evening and weekend work may be required occasionally

• PhD in an area relevant to medical science and mental health
• At least (3) years of experience in conducting preclinical studies of opioid effects
• (1-3) years of relevant experience working on large federal‑grant or industry‑sponsored studies

Work Location: 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032

To Apply: Submit an application through our website at  Please note only applications submitted through our website will be considered.

The Mission of the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities.

To this end, RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring that RFMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

The Research Foundation is a private not‑for‑profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60‑741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60‑300.5(a) compliant.