Research Projects Manager- School of Medicine, Pathology
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 is responsible for managing complex research projects within the School of Medicine, Pathology. The position requires an advanced knowledge of research methodology and techniques to assist in the planning and development of survey instruments, guidelines, and procedures for data collection. The manager will coordinate various aspects of studies, draft and edit text, analyze data, identify discrepancies, and research their causes. They may also perform statistical analysis, contribute to research protocols, and determine necessary modifications to methodologies or tools. Ensuring data and system integrity, documenting accurately, and developing reports to monitor study performance and treatment results are key. The role may involve overseeing regulatory compliance, developing and submitting grant proposals, advising the principal investigator on reporting and accounting requirements, and monitoring expenses. Additionally, the position involves coordinating special meetings and presentations, managing computer support for off-site studies, collaborating on reports and papers, and assisting with the preparation of tables and graphs for publication. Database design and development may also be requested.
Requirements
- A master's degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, sociology, and psychology or related discipline and two years of professional level research experience, OR an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing complex research projects.
- Using an advanced knowledge of research methodology and techniques, assists in the planning and development of survey instruments, guidelines and procedures to collect required data.
- Coordinates various aspects of the study.
- Drafts and may edit text for studies.
- Analyzes data, identifies data discrepancies and researches and identifies causes.
- May perform statistical analysis of numerical data.
- Actively contributes to the development of research protocols.
- Determines how research methodologies or tools must be modified.
- Ensures that study data and systems are maintained and accurately documented.
- Analyzes data and develops reports to assess or monitor study performance and treatment results; may develop associated operational and statistical reports for management and regulatory agencies.
- May oversee regulatory compliance efforts.
- May develop and submit grant proposals and advise principal investigator of changes in reporting or accounting requirements.
- May monitor expenses and receipts for active protocols.
- Coordinates and conducts special meetings and presentations.
- Coordinates computer support for ancillary studies conducted at off-site locations.
- Collaborates on reports and papers.
- Assists in the preparation of tables and graphs for publication and presentation.
- May design and develop databases related to specific programs at the request of supervisor and/or Principal Investigator.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
