Project Manager. Research Support

University of Miami•Miami, FL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Neurology is hiring a Project Manager, Research Support to coordinate and lead complex, wide-ranging research activities. The role ensures efficient data collection and study administration in compliance with applicable guidelines, communicates research program objectives, documents results, and writes manuscripts and journal articles for peer-reviewed medical journals. The position also adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. Department-specific work supports translational neuroscience and preclinical research involving animal models and surgical experiments. The Project Manager helps evaluate workflow, organization, and planning issues; maintains animal protocol books; analyzes and interprets complex datasets; prepares research findings for meetings and conferences; reviews manuscripts and reports; coordinates compliant animal experiments; and collaborates with investigators, staff, and trainees to develop and optimize animal models. The role promotes animal welfare, ethical research conduct, regulatory compliance, and a safe research environment. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment.
Proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and lead complex research activities, ensuring efficient data collection and study administration in compliance with applicable guidelines.
Write manuscripts and journal articles for peer-reviewed medical journals.
Communicate research program objectives, ensure they are met, and document results.
Evaluate workflow, organization, and planning problems related to surgical procedures and laboratory physiological assessments, and develop appropriate analytical approaches.
Maintain multiple animal protocol books and assist with manuscript preparation.
Analyze, organize, and interpret complex datasets from animal models and surgical experiments using specialized statistical and data management software.
Prepare and present findings, experimental results, and scientific data from animal studies for laboratory meetings, conferences, and professional research presentations.
Review manuscripts, abstracts, and research reports for accurate descriptions of methods, outcomes, analyses, and publication standards before submission.
Coordinate animal experiments to meet study objectives, regulatory requirements, laboratory protocols, and quality standards, maintaining comprehensive records.
Monitor preclinical research project progress, maintain research records, and ensure compliance with University policies, animal welfare regulations, and institutional guidelines.
Collaborate with principal investigators, research staff, and trainees to develop, implement, and optimize animal models for investigating neurological injury and disease.
Adhere to institutional, federal, and accreditation requirements governing animal research and uphold animal care, welfare, and ethical research standards.
Safeguard University resources, laboratory equipment, research specimens, and animal research assets, while promoting a safe and compliant research environment.
Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.