Catonsville, MD
Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
Posted: 02-May-26
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Internal Number: 121080-en_US 1
We are seeking a Research Project Coordinator II who will work closely together with senior faculty and researchers in the design and implementation of research projects in macroeconomics and macro-financial analysis.
The Research Project Coordinator II administratively coordinates the research protocol implementation of a single complex study or multiple studies. Will ensure the efficient logistical implementation of the study activities and provide administrative support for all related issues.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinate all activities of a complex research study or multiple studies to ensure validity of findings.
- Work with the Principal Investigator or senior research staff to develop operational plans to meet research goals.
- Develop tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.
- Collect and organize data per study requirements, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires; conduct background research, laboratory processing, etc.
- Ensure adherence to protocols and procedures.
- Assist with setup of data collection system and enter and organize data.
- Oversee record management for research study.
- Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.
- Assist in coordinating study meetings.
- Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues.
- Conduct literature searches to provide background information.
- Other duties as assigned.
In addition to the duties listed above
- Contribute to the development, estimation, and maintenance of macro econometric and statistical models for forecasting, nowcasting, and risk assessment.
- Construct, update, and manage large-scale macroeconomic and financial datasets. Implement empirical analyses using time-series and panel data methods.
- Collaborate on the design and continuous updating of a real-time economic monitoring dashboard.
- Prepare statistical analyses, tables, and visualizations, conducting literature reviews. Build and maintain reproducible data pipelines.
- Contribute to the drafting and dissemination of research outputs, including academic papers, policy reports, and presentations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
- One year of related experience.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education permitted by the JHU equivalency formula beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in monetary policy analysis, macroeconomic forecasting and nowcasting, and risk analysis, as well as familiarity with professional data platforms such as Bloomberg Terminal and Haver Analytics.
- Required: Proficiency in programming languages for data management and econometric analysis, including Phython, R, Stata, SQL, and MATLAB.
Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
- Data Management and Analysis - Developing
- Information Gathering - Developing
- Oral and Written Communications - Developing
- Project Coordination - Developing
- Project Management - Developing
- Regulatory Compliance - Developing
- Research and Analytical Skills - Developing
- Resource Management - Developing
Classified Title: Research Project Coordinator II
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Project Coordinator II (KSAS - Economics)
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CE
Starting Salary Range: $19.75 - $27.50 - $35.35 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus
Department name: Economics
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences
