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The Marcus Autism Center’s Pediatric Neuroimaging Research Core is seeking a Project Coordinator Supervisor to help oversee several large-scale research projects. Led by Dr. Sarah Shultz, our work leverages novel analysis tools to understand the neural correlates of social cognition in infancy and how brain development may unfold differently in Autism Spectrum Disorder.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working closely with principal investigator, manages a large or multiple smaller research projects.
• Manages project related budgets, information systems, recruitment activities, regulatory requirements and equipment and space requirements.
• Assists in developing and submitting grant proposals and advises principal investigator of changes in reporting or accounting requirements.
• Assists with recruiting and interviewing patients/subjects, conducting tests, developing and directing surveys or making presentations.
• Oversees the interviewing and hiring of staff involved with designated research projects.
• Supervises staff by orienting, training and providing ongoing performance feedback.
• Manages project related information systems and databases including data collection, coding, storage and analysis.
• Assists investigator and research personnel with publication of findings.
• Serves as project liaison to other departments, outside organizations, government agencies and product representatives.
• Ensures the preparation of operational and statistical reports for management and regulatory agencies.
• May develop and administer research protocols.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
The Research Project Coordinator Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our research studies, including:

• Training and supervising staff.
• Developing community engagement initiatives.
• Assisting in preparing budgets, financial reports and monitoring grant expenditures.
• Assisting in preparing reports for funding agencies.
• Supervising data collection and data management.
• Assisting in developing recruitment strategies and ensuring that recruitment targets are met.
• Establishing, improving, and documenting study procedures.
• Overseeing IRB regulatory documents.
• Serving as a liaison to other Marcus Autism Center research cores.
• This position offers a lot of room for growth and is a great launching pad for someone who is interested in a career in research administration and/or project management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a science field or business management and three years of related management experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

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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