What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Project Director position at University of Massachusetts Medical School?
Overview
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Project Director is responsible for coordinating the daily operations of child health equity-focused research studies. This position will be primarily overseeing a new multi-site NIH-funded R01 focused on applying an antiracism lens to social determinants of health screening. Interest in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and health equity is a must.
Responsibilities
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the smooth operation of the study on a day-to-day basis, interacting with investigators, consultants, board members, etc. to ensure project timelines and goals are met
- Responsible for recruiting, screening, selecting, maintaining, and terminating study subjects for multiple protocols
- In conjunction with the protocol, monitor admission testing, assist with diagnostic procedures, and outpatient follow-up
- Collaborate with investigators in the development and coordination of all study collections measures and protocols
- Assist investigators with the interpretation of data collected and preparation of study reports
- Participate in the development, implementation, and ongoing functioning of the study tracking systems
- Recruit, help select, supervise, and evaluate all project staff
- Prepare ongoing summary reports of various data sources, and collaborate with investigators on data presentation, interpretation, and the writing of manuscripts for publication and grant proposals
- Coordinate the schedules of consultants to meet project plans
- Supervise the coordination of relationships with affiliated research sites and coordinate meetings of the project committee
- Monitor overall expenses for the study and assist in the development of annual budgets
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in a scientific or health care field, or equivalent experience
- 4 years of related experience
- 1 years of experience in the supervision of staff, project management, and budget development
- Experience with project development including development of protocols, forms, surveys, training materials, and evaluation procedures
- Ability to multi-task
- Comfort working independently with minimal oversight
- Demonstrated experience in data management and the use of computers
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to travel to off-site locations in Worcester, MA
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Under the general direction of the Principle Investigator or designee
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Research Project staff
Hybrid position
