Research Project Manager, Emergency Medicine (Part-Time 0.5 FTE, Hybrid Opportunity)
Stanford University
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Posted: 27-Sep-24
Location: Stanford, California
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 104709
This position is part-time (0.5 FTE, 20 hours per week). It will be based on the Stanford campus and is a hybrid (working on-site and working from home) subject to operational needs.
Do you enjoy working as part of a team in a fast-paced social and innovative environment? Are you seeking to develop within an organization that is growing and on the cutting edge of emergency medicine research development? If so, then Stanford University School of Medicine has an exciting, challenging, and rewarding job opportunity!
From benchtop research to international programs, the Department of Emergency Medicine provides exceptional patient care, delivers outstanding undergraduate and graduate education, and furthers the field of emergency medicine through innovative basic science and clinical research.
The Department of Emergency Medicine seeks a Research Project Manager (Academic Program Professional 1) to support Dr. Ngaruiya's domestic and international global health research. We are looking for a team-oriented, organized, socially savvy, and good communicator to provide scientific support for the research faculty. The person in this role will facilitate communication among faculty members, collaborators, and staff as well as help coordinate the logistics of Dr. Ngaruiya's research projects. This role will resemble that of a project manager. You will collaborate with an exceptional group of people to provide administrative and programmatic support in a dynamic and friendly work environment. This is a busy position requiring accuracy, organization, initiative, flexibility, and independence. An ideal candidate will exhibit excellent time management skills, communication skills, the ability to set priorities, and a passion for working with people. Experience/ exposure working with international populations and the ability to coordinate across multiple time zones is preferred.
Oversee and administer research activities by evaluating academic programs, making recommendations that impact policies and programs, and coordinating and implementing changes.
Analyze data (qualitative and quantitative), create reports, review and explain trends to determine program effectiveness; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goals of the program.
Write and edit content for proposals, peer-reviewed publications, and other program activities under the general direction of PI. Assist with the development of research grants, (i.e., may suggest new funding opportunities, write portions of grants, and/or summarize data for grant support).
Represent the program as the key contact and subject matter expert on the PI's research interests and develop communications for internal and external constituencies. Organize and/or participate in outreach activities such as events, partnerships, fundraising, training, and conferences. Lead collaborations and facilitate meetings.
Monitor expenses, budgets, and finances of the program. Make recommendations on funding based on the program spending plan and needs.
May oversee student, field-based, and assistant researchers.
* - Other duties may also be assigned.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of related experience.
Master's degree or PhD strongly preferred.
Strong educational background and experience in managing several research projects.
Familiarity with an academic environment and medical school and/or healthcare /clinical environment.
Ability to understand scientific literature, experimental procedures and their limitations, and current needs of the research community.
Ability to learn and utilize relational databases, data integration, and statistics.
Understanding of research and regulatory environment, clinical research, and related policies including ethical oversight and institutional review boards.
Demonstrated success with crafting and vetting a variety of strategies for project development and expansion within grant funding guidelines, meeting funder deliverables and aligning with organizational mission and aim.
Excellent organization and time-management skills.
Ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Strong written and oral English communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience. Advanced degree may be required for some programs. Program administration and or research experience may be required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
Demonstrated oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization.
Ability to oversee and provide basic direction to staff and research partners to meet project milestones.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
For teaching jobs, advanced degree or certification may be required for some programs.
Occasionally use a telephone, writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds.
Ability to use voice to present information/communicate with others.
On-campus mobility.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
May work extended hours, evenings or weekends.
May travel locally.
Occasional overnight travel.
WORK STANDARDS:
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
The expected pay range for this position is $42.72 to $49.16 per hour. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at [email protected]. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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