Project Manager. Research Support

University of Miami•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Neurology is hiring a part-time Project Manager, Research Support in Miami, Florida. The role coordinates and leads complex, wide-ranging research activities, with the goal of ensuring efficient data collection and study administration in compliance with applicable guidelines. The position supports translational neuroscience and preclinical research involving animal models and surgical experiments. The Project Manager helps evaluate workflow, organization, and planning issues related to surgical procedures and laboratory physiological assessments; maintains animal protocol books; and supports manuscript preparation. The role analyzes and interprets complex research datasets, prepares and presents findings, reviews scientific publications and reports, and coordinates research activities to meet study objectives, regulatory requirements, laboratory protocols, and quality standards. The position also supports animal welfare and ethical research conduct, maintains records, monitors project progress, and safeguards University resources and research assets. The role writes manuscripts and journal articles for peer-reviewed medical journals, communicates and documents research program objectives and results, and follows University and unit-level policies and procedures. Duties may be expanded as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
At least 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.

Responsibilities

Write manuscripts and journal articles for peer-reviewed medical journals.
Ensure research program objectives are communicated, met, and documented.
Evaluate workflow, organization, and planning issues and develop analytical approaches related to surgical procedures and laboratory physiological assessments.
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 research findings, experimental results, and scientific data for laboratory meetings, conferences, and professional research presentations.
Review manuscripts, abstracts, and research reports for accurate descriptions of methods, animal study outcomes, analyses, and publication standards.
Coordinate research activities so animal experiments align with study objectives, regulations, laboratory protocols, and quality standards, while maintaining comprehensive documentation.
Monitor project progress and maintain research records to support preclinical research programs and 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 studying neurological injury and disease.
Follow institutional, federal, and accreditation requirements for animal care, welfare, and ethical research conduct.
Safeguard University resources, laboratory equipment, research specimens, and animal research assets, and promote a safe, compliant research environment.
Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
Perform other duties or responsibilities as necessary.