Manager Research Project A - Epidemiology Division

University of Pennsylvania•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

This is a full-time position with the Center for Health Behavior Research (CHBR) and UPenn Prevention Research Center (PRC). The Project Manager A will work on the UPenn PRC and the UPenn PRC's Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network (CPCRN) Collaborating Center research project and network activities. The University of Pennsylvania Prevention Research Center (UPenn PRC) is a community-engaged research center founded in 2014. The UPenn PRC’s mission is to improve the health of people in Philadelphia, Southeastern Pennsylvania, and beyond by preventing, reducing, and treating chronic diseases. The center’s core research project for 2024-2029 addresses implementation of evidence-based strategies to improve patient-provider communication to optimize management of early-stage breast, lung and rectal cancer in older adults. CPCRN is a national network of researchers and healthcare and community partners who work together to advance cancer prevention and control science and reduce the burden of cancer among all populations. During the 2024-2029 funding cycle, the UPenn CPCRN Collaborating Center is conducting community- and patient-engaged research to increase risk assessment, counseling and referral to risk-stratified services for adults at increased risk for breast and colorectal cancer. The Project Manager will participate in CPCRN working groups, provide local and regional technical assistance, coordinate CPCRN research activities, organize CPCRN training programs and seminars, and assist the Principal Investigator and co-Investigators as needed. They will manage regulatory and funder requirements and oversee research staff (student Research Assistants, Research Coordinators).

Requirements

Candidate should be organized and have the ability to multi-task.
Must have experience working with Microsoft Office and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Bachelor's degree in public health or a related discipline and 3-5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Clinical/community-based research experience and background in cancer prevention and control is strongly preferred.
Master's degree preferred.
Experience supervising research staff (students, research assistants and/or research coordinators) and coordinating federally-funded research projects strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day management and coordination of CPCRN activities.
Train and oversee research staff to recruit participants, obtain informed consent, administer study protocols, enter and manage data, and conduct additional research tasks as needed.
Facilitate communication between the CPCRN collaborating center leadership team and community partner organizations.
Manage participant recruitment and field data collection.
Provide local and regional technical assistance for CPCRN activities.
Participate in CPCRN cores and/or workgroups.
Coordinate UPenn PRC faculty and staff participation in network activities
Monitor project timelines and study progress.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.