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The School of Nursing is in search of a Research Project Manager with the Wharton Lab. The Principal Investigator is Whitney Wharton. This role will oversee research study staff and study operations for multiple observational and clinical trials focused on Alzheimer’s disease prevention and influence of midlife vascular risk factors in cognitively normal populations, including individuals with a parental history of AD, African Americans, family caregivers, women, and the LGBTQ+ community.

Position additionally responsible for overseeing team coordination and communication between study sites. Oversees student work and scheduling with team leads. Oversees dedicated study team clinic and laboratory space and study freezers. Manage regulatory compliance for multiple studies. Builds and maintains working relationships with partnering research teams to achieve study goals. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for managing complex research projects.
• Using an advanced knowledge of research methodology and techniques, assists in the planning and development of survey instruments, guidelines and procedures to collect required data.
• Coordinates various aspects of the study.
• Drafts and may edit text for studies.
• Analyzes data, identifies data discrepancies and researches and identifies causes.
• May perform statistical analysis of numerical data.
• Actively contributes to the development of research protocols.
• Determines how research methodologies or tools must be modified.
• Ensures that study data and systems are maintained and accurately documented.
• Analyzes data and develops reports to assess or monitor study performance and treatment results; may develop associated operational and statistical reports for management and regulatory agencies.
• May oversee regulatory compliance efforts.
• May develop and submit grant proposals and advise principal investigator of changes in reporting or accounting requirements.
• May monitor expenses and receipts for active protocols.
• Coordinates and conducts special meetings and presentations.
• Coordinates computer support for ancillary studies conducted at off-site locations.
• Collaborates on reports and papers.
• Assists in the preparation of tables and graphs for publication and presentation.
• May design and develop databases related to specific programs at the request of supervisor and/or Principal Investigator.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master's degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, sociology, and psychology or related discipline and two years of professional level research experience, OR an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Clinical Trials experience, REDCap Database knowledge and Leadership experience.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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