Associate Research Projects Director- School of Medicine, Emergency Medicine

Emory University•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Requirements

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 conducting focus groups.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing and executing multiple projects and working with senior health policy makers and executives is preferred.
Experience working as a coordinator on clinical trials.
Experience independently managing the complex research administration activities associated with the conduct of clinical trials and clinical research.
Experience managing and supporting the conduct of social and behavioral research in a clinical setting.

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.