SEARCH CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Project Director is responsible for coordinating the daily operations of research studies.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the smooth operation of the study on a day-to-day basis, interacting with investigators, consultants, board members, etc. to ensure project timelines and goals are met
• Responsible for recruiting, screening, selecting, maintaining, and terminating study subjects for multiple protocols
• In conjunction with the protocol, monitor admission testing, assist with diagnostic procedures, and outpatient follow-up
• Collaborate with investigators in the development and coordination of all study collections measures and protocols
• Assist investigators with the interpretation of data collected and preparation of study reports
• Participate in the development, implementation, and ongoing functioning of the study tracking systems
• Recruit, help select, supervise, and evaluate all project staff
• Prepare ongoing summary reports of various data sources, and collaborate with investigators on data presentation, interpretation, and the writing of manuscripts for publication and grant proposals
• Coordinate the schedules of consultants to meet project plans
• Supervise the coordination of relationships with affiliated research sites and coordinate meetings of the project committee
• Monitor overall expenses for the study and assist in the development of annual budgets
• Perform related duties as assigned.        

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in a scientific or health care field, or equivalent experience
• 4 years of related experience
• 1 years of experience in the supervision of staff, project management, and budget development
• Experience with project development including development of protocols, forms, surveys, training materials, and evaluation procedures
• Demonstrated experience in data management and the use of computers 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to travel to off-site locations

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Under the general direction of the Principle Investigator or designee

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Research Project staff

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Usual office and/or scientific laboratory environment, may work with hazardous materials and unpleasant odors

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General Summary of Position:

The Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research sits within the Implementation Science & Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC) in the Department of Psychiatry. The mission of the center is to support transition age youth and young adults (ages 14-30) with serious mental health conditions in their pursuit of school and work and building successful and rewarding lives. We conduct rigorous research and dissemination activities in partnership with this at-risk population to achieve this mission. Learn more about Transitions ACR here: https://www.umassmed.edu/TransitionsACR/

Additional Information:

The candidate should have experience with young adults with lived mental health experience either personal or professional.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exceptional Communication and Organizational skills
• Experience with complex research studies
• Experience liaising with stakeholders and teams across multiple sites
• Professional and/or personal experience with mental health