Research Project Manager, PACT

University of Chicago; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Chicago’s Chicago Center for HIV Elimination is seeking a Research Project Manager to support HIV prevention and care continuum grants. You will work with a physician-led team on multiple research projects and serve as the main contact for partner organizations and clinical sites in Chicago.

The role involves coordinating staff, recruiting subjects, designing surveys, conducting interviews, and analyzing data with emphasis on privacy, IRB processes, and dissemination of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 2–5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Experience managing IRB processes desired.

Responsibilities

• Supports a portfolio of projects and coordinates with partners to achieve research goals.
• Recruit subjects, design surveys, plan and conduct interviews, and analyze data.
• Coordinate research activities and manage project deliverables.
• Write grant proposals and prepare presentations for policymakers and academics.
• Prepare IRB permission protocols and amendments as needed.
• Maintain documentation and project logs; analyze literature and data.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Supervisory ability

Confidentiality

Discretion

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree in public health/health administration or related field

Tools

SAS

R

REDCap

Epic

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department BSD MED - Infectious Diseases - Chicago Center HIV Elimination - Health Care

About the Department

The Chicago Center of HIV Elimination, embedded within the University of Chicago's main campus in Hyde Park, is located in Chicago's HIV epicenter. Of the 20 neighborhoods in the city with high annual HIV diagnosis rates (greater than 40 per 100,000), 13 of them are no more than eight miles from the University of Chicago. This area includes 4 of the 6 communities with the highest annual diagnosis rates in the city (Washington Park, West Englewood, Greater Grand Crossing and South Shore). Our position within the hardest hit neighborhoods in Chicago provides unique opportunities to advance HIV testing and prevention interventions locally, providing tangible results to those most affected and to improve the lives of those living with and without HIV infection. CCHE seeks to eliminate new HIV transmission events over the next 30 years (from 2011 to 2041) by using network science to target and integrate prevention as well as create structural and community-specific interventions.

Job Summary

Research Project Manager performs routine assignments related to scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Writes articles, reports and manuscripts. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings. The Research Project Manager will work closely with a physician-led team of investigators and educators on grants focused on HIV prevention and HIV care continuum outcomes. The Research Project Manager will serve as the main project contact for partner organizations and clinical sites across multiple research projects. They will also oversee and manage other staff including but not limited to medical students and undergraduate research assistants. The Research Project Manager should have experience with research on HIV prevention interventions for Black cis and transgender women, electronic health record-based health interventions, health systems-based interventions, pragmatic trials, development of provider tools and patient education materials, qualitative interviews with patients and clinicians, implementation science, developing and analyses of user-centered designed interview, and engaging community partners. This is a grant funded position.

Responsibilities

• Supports a portfolio of projects that may include rigorous social science evaluations and technical assistance data analysis projects; assists project team members, PIs, external partners, and stakeholders to push projects forward and achieve research goals.
• Provide support to the principal investigator and research team by recruiting subjects, designing surveys, planning and conducting individual and focus group interviews, and collecting and analyzing some qualitative and quantitative data, as necessary.
• Assists with the coordination of research activities, communications with partner agencies, and managing project deliverables.
• Assists in writing grant proposals and preparing presentations targeting both policymakers and academic audiences.
• Writes human subjects permission protocols and amendments for IRB permission, and obtains other research permits as needed.
• Documents discussions and research activities with detailed notes and project logs.
• Work independently and within teams on special non-recurring and ongoing projects.
• Conducts thorough and critical reviews of relevant literature.
• Assists with data collection and management, randomization, and analysis including cleaning and assembling the files for data analysis, and conducts field research as needed.
• Prepares sections of research results, including proofing, formatting and creating tables and graphs.
• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens.
• Conducts literature reviews.
• Assist with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Accountable for all tasks in moderately complex clinical studies.
• Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples with a limited to moderate degree of independence.
• Contributes to the problem solving on assigned clinical research studies and tasks.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Certifications: ---

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Advanced degree in public health, health administration, or other health-related field.
• Experience: Experience in conducting clinical research studies. Experience managing Institutional Review Board processes.
• Preferred Competencies: Analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Highly self-motivated.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to train and supervise others, including students, volunteers, and other support staff.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to exercise discretion regarding confidential project matters.
• Demonstrated computer literacy and computing skills sufficient for effective use of diverse managerial and administrative computer applications, technical writing, word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data analysis software (SAS or R).
• Working knowledge of REDCap.
• Experience with electronic health records (Epic).

Application Documents

Resume (required) Cover Letter (required)

Job Family

Research Role Impact Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Drug Test Required No Health Screen Required No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Pay Rate Type Salary FLSA Status Exempt Pay Range $60,000.00 - $75,000.00

Benefits

Benefits Eligible Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

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About the University

The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to free and open inquiry draws inspired scholars to our global campuses, where ideas are born that challenge and change the world. We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. Students in the College develop critical, analytic, and writing skills in our rigorous, interdisciplinary core curriculum. Through graduate programs, students test their ideas with UChicago scholars, and become the next generation of leaders in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government. To learn more about the university click here http://www.uchicago.edu/.