Clinical Research Project Manager

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Neuroimage Analytics Laboratory (NAL) and Biggs Institute Neuroimaging Core (BINC) at UT Health San Antonio are seeking a Project Manager to coordinate implementation and operation of RURAL MIND, an NIH-funded study deploying portable MRI and hybrid cognitive assessment within the RURAL Mobile Examination Unit (MEU) to establish a rural brain aging research platform. The Project Manager will report to the Principal Investigator and coordinate research operations across a multidisciplinary, geographically distributed team. The role coordinates deployment of a portable MRI system, integration of MRI and cognitive assessments into the RURAL MEU workflow, field operations, study data collection and transfer, and achievement of project milestones during the one-year R56 project period. The Project Manager will serve as a liaison among the Principal Investigator, RURAL investigators and leadership, the RURAL Data Coordinating Center, study and MEU personnel, imaging and cognitive teams, institutional research personnel, and the portable MRI manufacturer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field is required; a bachelor's or master's degree in health sciences, public health, clinical research, research administration, or a related field is specified.
Six years of related experience is required.
Experience managing or coordinating research projects involving multiple investigators or teams.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent activities, timelines, and priorities.
Experience with research data collection, quality control, and study documentation.
Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and geographically distributed collaborators.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating large-scale or multisite research studies.
Experience in clinical research, epidemiology, neuroimaging, cognitive research, or Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Experience working with NIH-funded research and Institutional Review Board requirements.
Experience with research databases, REDCap, or related data management systems.
Experience coordinating technology deployment, equipment vendors, or mobile/decentralized research operations.
Experience working with rural or community-based research programs.

Responsibilities

Initiate, manage, and coordinate operational requirements for the RURAL MIND project across participating teams and sites.
Coordinate acquisition, delivery, installation, and integration of the portable MRI system into the RURAL Mobile Examination Unit.
Coordinate equipment setup, MEU fit and positioning, safety procedures, workflow testing, data transmission, and initial pilot activities with the MRI manufacturer and RURAL operations team.
Coordinate implementation of portable MRI and hybrid cognitive assessments during RURAL Visit 2, including participant scheduling, examination workflow, and field operations.
Coordinate collection, transfer, quality control, and documentation of MRI and cognitive data.
Work with imaging analysts and the RURAL Data Coordinating Center to ensure timely and accurate data transfer and processing.
Coordinate training and certification of study personnel and maintain training documentation.
Monitor recruitment, participation, MRI completion, image usability, cognitive assessment completion, and other operational metrics.
Organize regular meetings, track action items and milestones, and facilitate communication among investigators and collaborating teams.
Support adherence to Institutional Review Board requirements, study protocols, standard operating procedures, and applicable NIH requirements.
Assist the Principal Investigator with progress reporting, scientific presentations, manuscripts, grant applications, and preparation of subsequent RURAL MIND applications.
Identify operational challenges and coordinate timely resolution with appropriate investigators, study personnel, or vendors.
Support successful completion of the RURAL MIND project within the one-year R56 project period.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including UT SELECT Medical insurance offered free for employees.
Group term life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance provided at no cost, with options to purchase additional coverage.
Three dental insurance plan options.
Two vision plan options.
Disability insurance.
Flexible spending accounts for qualifying dependent day care or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Retirement plan eligibility through TRS or ORP, with voluntary retirement programs also available.
Paid time off of 128 to 208 hours annually based on years of service.
Extended Illness Bank accrual of 8 hours per month.
Paid Family Leave of up to 240 hours after six months of consecutive employment.
Twelve paid holidays each year.
Discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.