Department: Med-ISGMH
Salary/Grade: EXS/7
Job Summary:
The Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health & Wellbeing (ISGMH) is seeking applicants for a Research Project Manager for the RADAR Study. The Research Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing project operational management, primarily during evening and weekend hours. Manages all activities associated with biomedical &/or social-behavioral research studies considered very complex by the inclusion of several of the following: multiple investigators, teams, sites, sub-contracts, participants, longitudinal assessments/ interventions; &/or multi-million dollar budgets. Ensures completion of contract requirements & client specifications. Oversees day-to-day operations including identifying & securing needed resources; creating, implementing, monitoring, & updating project plans; facilitating meetings with appropriate parties; tracking tasks/deliverables to ensure timelines, milestones &/or goals are attained; monitoring & reporting progress as appropriate; & resolving or escalating issues in a timely manner. May co-author scientific papers for presentation & publication & coordinates writing, submission & administration of grants. Ensures that all study activities are completed by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).
ISGMH: The Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Wellbeing (ISGMH) at Northwestern University was created in 2015 to be a leader in research that improves the health and wellbeing of the sexual and gender minority (SGM) community and foster understanding of the development and experience of SGM people. The institute provides unique opportunities for high-level research and training for the next generation of SGM scholars, and it utilizes innovative modalities to disseminate knowledge widely to the SGM community, the public at large, scholars, service providers, educators, and policymakers.
This position is fully in-person and is based at any of our on or off campus locations (such as 625 N. Michigan Ave, the Center on Halsted and the Center on Cottage Grove). To be considered for this job posting, applicants are required to have a minimum of a Master's in a mental health related field with experience in addressing risk of suicidality, violence, and/or childhood sexual abuse. The applicant should have experience working directly with patients in a community setting, ideally with LGBTQ+ individuals and/or individuals who use substances.
This is a 1-year term position with the opportunity for renewal based on performance and funding availability. If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter.
Please note: the work schedule for this position will consist of primarily evening and weekend hours. This position will be based at any of our on or off campus locations (such as 625 N. Michigan Ave, the Center on Halsted and the Center on Cottage Grove). This position is NOT remote; it requires full-time in person work. In accordance with NU policy, COVID-19 vaccination required.
Specific Responsibilities:
Technical
Administrative
Finance
Supervision
Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)
Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)
Benefits:
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Target hiring range for this position will be between $61,242 - 86,121/yr. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
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