Project Coordinator \- The Childhood and Adolescence Resilience (CARE) Lab
Location: University of Notre Dame
Open Date: 2026\-04\-09
Deadline: May 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description:The Childhood and Adolescence Resilience (CARE) Lab at the University of Notre Dame, directed by Dr. Elizabeth Shewark, is seeking a full\-time project coordinator, to begin July 1st, with some flexibility of start date. We are a highly collaborative group that broadly conducts research on how contextual influences (i.e., family, school, and neighborhoods) and individual genetic influences jointly impact the development of youths' competence and resilience.
Under the supervision of Dr. Elizabeth Shewark, the project coordinator will play a vital role in the CARE lab working on an NIH\-funded project focused on how neighborhoods promote resilience in youth and families experiencing economic\-related stress. Responsibilities include data collection with families, geospatial data collection and creation of data, IRB protocol submissions and reports, overseeing study progress and administration. The individual in this position will supervise a team of student research assistants on ongoing research projects. There will be professional development opportunities available for this position.
Duties include:
Managing a team of undergraduates collecting neighborhood and family level data, including tracking progress and training new team members
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Assisting in data collection protocols and carrying out data collection
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Family visits, collecting and creating geospatial data, conducting virtual neighborhood audits, data entry, and data analysis
* Qualifications:
Required
Bachelor's degree in psychology or related discipline
At least 6 to 12 months of research related experience
Experience with and/or strong interest in working with children from various backgrounds
Experience with and/or strong interest in conducting family and neighborhood research
Strong communication and public relations skills
Strong interpersonal, organizational, managerial, and supervisory skills
Schedule flexibility, available for evenings and weekends
Proficiency in Microsoft Office is necessary
Preferred but NOT required
Experience with and knowledge of statistical software (e.g., R, SPSS, Mplus, ArcGIS pro)
Excellent written communication skills
Data collection experience with children
Experience training and supervising others
Key characteristics:
Attention to detail
Flexibility with regard to planning and scheduling
Strong organization and planning skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to interact positively with research participants and fellow lab members
Availability for study sessions on evenings and weekends
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/184557
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id\=link\-73597\.
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