UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL SCHOOL

POSITION DESCRIPTION

RESEARCH DIRECTOR FOR LABORATORY ON CULTURE, HEALTH AND MENTAL DISORDER

We are seeking a Research Director to manage several large, NIH funded studies and to manage day to day operations in our lab. Successful candidate will have a master's degree in a health related field, plus at least 2 years of project director experience.

Studies focus on culture, health, and mental disorder, and include clinical trials in Bangladesh and New York City. Although this position is available through the University of Massachusetts Medical School, we are seeking a candidate in or near New York City who can attend some work meetings in person. Most work will be conducted remotely. This position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced research administrator. Opportunities to conduct both quantitative and qualitative analyses, and to work on publications if desired. Familiarity/interest in South Asian culture is a plus, as is knowledge of Hindi, Urdu or Bengali.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct and coordinate all phases and operational tasks of assigned research projects, e.g., recruitment/screening/follow-up activities; intervention design and implementation activities; regulatory management; and data collection and management activities
• Monitor grant expenditures, including subcontractors work, collaborate and negotiate with subcontractors in the coordination of off-site operations
• Responsible for the management of difficult participant cases and adherence to protocol issues
• Assist in the development of annual budgets and technical reports in collaboration with the Administrator
• Manage IRB reporting and compliance
• Develop and supervise collaboration with participating research sites
• Plan, conduct, and record meetings of steering committees, data analysis, and other appropriate working groups
• Design and assist in the production of self-instructional and multi-media programs that promote research goals
• Write the quarterly progress reports and annual progress reports for submission to the external funding agency
• Participate in qualitative and quantitative data analysis
• Recruit, select, supervise and evaluate activities of project employees and field staff
• Assist with orientation and supervision of graduate interns (e.g., public health or medical students) and research assistants
• Participate in new funding proposal development.
• Participate in the writing and production of manuscripts.
• Provide direct backup for the Principal Investigator and serve as the P.I.’s designate as appropriate.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in public health, health administration, or related field
• 3-5 years experience developing, implementing and evaluating health education/health promotion activities or health research studies
• 3 years experience in supervision of staff, project management of research projects, and developing budgets
• Strong theoretical and analytic skills
• Demonstrated experience in problem solving and developing collaboration between investigators and institutions
• Experience with data analysis
• Communication skills, both oral and written necessary to interact with funding agencies, other research sites, other study personnel, and Medical Center staff
• Ability to travel to both local and national off-site locations

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• SOCRA or ACRP clinical research certification
• Fluency in Hindi, Urdu or Bengali

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator or designee

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Manage project employees and field staff

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work from home/in person meetings in NYC field office

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMMS recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Choose your own hours

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brooklyn, NY 11205: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• We require three years of health research experience on human subjects. This includes experience with recruitment, retention, intervention development and delivery, in-person data collection, consent, and human subjects research ethics. Do you have 3 years experience in this area?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Project management: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brooklyn, NY 11205

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