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Form of workThe Boston University School of Public Health is looking for a Research Manager. This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of a large NIH-funded study in Central America. The BU SPH Department of Environmental Health has an active, NIH-funded research program in Nicaragua and El Salvador focused on the epidemic of chronic kidney disease of non-traditional origin in this region. This position will provide key operational and logistical management of a large cohort study of youth in Nicaragua.
Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day study operations, logistics and preparations. These activities include development of study protocols and documentation, development and support of data management and transfer systems and purchasing and shipment planning and accounting. These activities will occur in close collaboration with Nicaragua-based field staff and the PI at Boston University.
- Maintain study budgets and financial arrangements, including supporting subaward recipients and vendors as needed to develop and maintain records, invoices and billing. Report to the PI on a regular basis the status of study budgets.
- Manage data generated from the study and engage in data analysis. This position will establish and maintain the central study database with questionnaire and biospecimen data and lead analyses appropriate for an MPH level skillset.
- Oversee study repository specimen freezer storage at Boston University. This position will lead an inventory of specimens in the study freezer, develop a freezer map, maintain records of specimens sent for analysis, and manage shipments to and from the laboratory.
- Train and oversee undergraduate work study and graduate student Research Assistants at Boston University. This position will supervise 1-3 students engaged in administrative tasks in support of the study, including freezer specimen inventory, invoice reporting, and shipments.
- Support new grant proposals, NIH-required study reports and research manuscripts. This position will prepare NIH performance reports and support budget, protocol, and supporting documentation for new grant proposals.
Why SPH?
- Driven by our mission to improve the health of local, national and international populations, and deeply committed to igniting positive change in the world.
- Recognized worldwide for achievements in education, RESEARCH ANDPublic Health activism.
- Entrepreneurial and creative spirit in our pursuit of solutions, and innovative in our education.
- Our values drive what we do, and how we do it.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required with 3 - 5 years of experience.
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle the demands of a fast-paced, multi-faceted, changing environment
About SPH:
The mission of SPH is to improve the health of local, national and international populations, particularly the disadvantaged, underserved and vulnerable, through excellence and innovation in education, RESEARCH AND service.
Our values drive what we do and how we do it. We are deeply committed to igniting positive change in the world. We seek to create a respectful, collaborative, diverse, and inclusive community within SPH, and to promote justice, human rights, and equity within and across our local and global communities. We are bold in our pursuit of knowledge that matters, creative in our pursuit of solutions, and innovative in our education. In all we do, it is our engagement with people, communities, and institutions in the world beyond our academic walls that leads to success.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Job LocationBOSTON, Massachusetts, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular
