Manager of Research Projects, RSPH Dept. of Epidemiology

Description:

The project manager will work closely with Dr. Joellen Schildkraut and will be expected to assist in the coordination of project-related activities.

He/she will work primarily on data management, preparing IRB applications, grant preparation and manuscript preparation for epidemiologic and molecular and genetic epidemiologic studies in multi-ethnic populations, related to cancer risk and outcome.

He/she will help with variable harmonization across multiple epidemiologic studies.

Duties:

• 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.
• 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:

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Sociology, and Psychology or related discipline and two years of professional level research experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have a MPH in an Epidemiology-related field, as well as experience with statistical analysis, and good written and oral communication skills.
• The candidate should have a working knowledge of basic analysis of epidemiologic data in epidemiologic studies, including use of statistical packages such as SAS and/or R, primarily for data management, and statistical analyses.

Apply:

Interested students/alumni should email Dr. Schildkraut directly at joellen [dot] m [dot] schildkraut [at] emory [dot] edu to pass along a resume/CV and express interest in the position. 

Start Date: May 2020, but there is a possibility of starting as part-time in the spring until the student graduates.