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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated commitment to informing and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging in research, practice, and/or the workplace 
• Experience with SPSS, Redcap, and/or qualitative software (e.g., NVivo or Dedoose)
• Masters degree

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The position sits within the Implementation Science & Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC) in the Department of Psychiatry at UMass Chan Medical School. iSPARCs mission is to conduct, disseminate, and support the use of research in the public mental health system to enhance services for people with behavioral health conditions that promote their recovery and improve their quality of life. Our work informs, advises, and involves individuals with lived mental health experience, their families, providers, administrators, and policymakers navigating the behavioral health landscape in the Commonwealth and beyond. Learn more about iSPARC here: iSPARC | Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center (umassmed.edu)

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational values that enable UMass Chan Medical School to execute on its mission to advance the health and wellness of our diverse communities throughout Massachusetts and across the world by leading and innovating in education, research, health care delivery and public service. UMass Chan recognizes that its learning and working environments are enriched by the diversity of its learners, faculty, and staff, as well as members of the communities it serves. Moreover, UMass Chan is dedicated to advancing equity in all aspects of its work; to promoting inclusion of social groups historically underrepresented in and excluded from medicine and biomedical research; and to developing a culturally competent, interprofessional, and humanistic healthcare workforce.