Job Description:

The Incumbent will manage and direct the day-to-day administrative and research operations of active projects including managing communications, data, and overseeing workflow is responsible for contributing to protocol development, conducting analyses with quantitative data and supervising research assistants in these efforts, interpreting findings, and contributing substantively to dissemination efforts such as manuscripts and conference presentations. With the finance department, helps manage invoicing and project spending/projections. With the PI, this position is responsible for managing communication with internal and external collaborators, project budgeting, and relevant funder required reporting.

Job Qualifications

Education

• Master’s Degree in public health, or related field

Experience

• Significant experience in quantitative research, including the design, conduct, and analysis of quantitative research (5 or more years)
• Substantial project direction experience (5 or more years)
• Experience in the field of public health
• Experience working with IRB applications

Job Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines
• Understanding of research ethics and requirements
• High level of proficiency with MS Office suite, Google suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Proficiency with R or other quantitative analysis software
• Knowledge of research design, measurement issues, and sampling

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification that are satisfactory to Brown University.

This full-time fixed-term position has an end-date of 12/31/25 and may be extended based on the availability of grant funding.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2024-12-18

Job Posting Title:

Project Director

Department:

Department of Epidemiology

Grade:

Grade 11

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid Eligible

 

Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

All positions require demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other Brown and community stakeholders with diverse perspectives and demonstrated ability to contribute to an inclusive environment.

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

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