Research Project Manager B

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Posted Job Title

Research Project Manager B

Job Profile Title

Manager Research Project B

Job Description Summary

Responsible for both strategic planning and day to day management of complex and broad range of projects conducted with collaborators both internal and external to University. Take leadership role in developing study protocols, writing grants, managing the detailed operations of projects, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, cultivating close relationships with community partner organizations, and drafting/editing manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journal.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Provides daily operations management of research projects working in collaboration with the Principal Investigator and project teams; supervises staff, plans meetings and manages budget
• Develops and manages systems for data collection, quality control and compliance
• Oversees and manages data for the research projects
• Prepares financial, regulatory and technical progress reports; drafts articles for publication; prepares data summaries
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 3-5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Position is contingent upon funding

Job Location - City, State