Associate Director Research Projects - Rollins School of Public Health

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Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reports to a principal investigator of sponsored projects.
• Exercises considerable latitude and independent judgment in overseeing the day-to-day operation of the research core.
• Serves as a consultant and provides technical expertise in scientific theory, research and methods of collection and analysis of data sets for a variety of research projects.
• Using an advanced knowledge of research methodology and techniques, provides leadership in the planning and development of survey instruments, guidelines, and procedures to collect required data.
• Coordinates various aspects of the study.
• Routinely develops research protocols.
• Reviews and edits text for studies.
• Conducts extensive literature searches and effectively summarizes reported research findings and their applicability to the research.
• Coordinates research and intervention activities with the team.
• Provides direction to consultants and team members.
• Coordinates and conducts special meetings.
• Develops and conducts presentations, represents Emory at national meetings, and co-authors publications.
• Collaborates on or authors reports and papers.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Sociology, Psychology or a related discipline and five or more years of research/professional experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Effective writing, analytic, presentation and organizational skills.
• Experience managing and executing multiple projects and working with senior health policy makers and executives is preferred.
• Experience conducting focus groups.

MORE INFORMATION: 

 

The Senior Research Administrator serves as the Project Director for the Sleep Epidemiology Research Group (SERG), providing comprehensive leadership and operational oversight across all research activities. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple complex research projects simultaneously while maintaining the highest standards of scientific rigor and regulatory compliance.

 

Research Protocol and Operations Management

• Protocol Development: Write comprehensive research protocols for new and ongoing studies
• Standard Operating Procedures: Develop and maintain Manuals of Operation (MOPs) for all research activities
• Protocol Compliance: Monitor and ensure adherence to study protocols across all active research projects
• Study Coordination: Organize and facilitate research meetings with internal and external teams
• External Communications: Serve as primary liaison with collaborating institutions and research partners
• Community programming: Develop and manage community outreach and programming.

Grant and Funding Support

• Grant Writing Assistance: Collaborate on grant applications
• Funding Opportunity Identification: Research and identify relevant grant opportunities for the research group
• Budget Collaboration: Work with grant managers to develop project budgets and track expenses
• Monthly Financial Reviews: Meet monthly with grant manager to monitor expenses across all active studies

Data and Sample Management

• Sample Logistics: Coordinate shipping and handling of biological samples and research materials
• Inventory Management: Maintain comprehensive study inventory systems and supply ordering
• Data Pipeline Oversight: Ensure proper data collection, storage, and processing procedures

Staff Leadership and Supervision

• Staff Oversight: Supervise project coordinators across multiple research studies
• Team Training: Provide training and ongoing support to research staff
• Recruitment Leadership: Lead participant recruitment efforts across all active studies

Actigraphy Core Leadership

As the leader of the Actigraphy Core, you will oversee all aspects of sleep data collection and processing: