Job Description:

Project Coordinator

Job Summary

Prepares grant applications, manuscripts, Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, research papers, and assists with complex research papers. Audits research studies, monitors study budgets, resolves complex data collection issues, and implements protocol-specific study recruitment plans. Trains staff and oversees student workers; leads team meetings. Monitors study budgets and orders supplies.

Essential Functions

This position will assist with the building and creation of a new research hub and Center that will broadly focus on Neighborhoods, Climate, Food and Social Policy and Epidemiology in Action. The person in this position will also assist (~20-30% time) with departmental related duties in faculty affairs.

• Manage day-to-day activities for Center and support of affiliated postdoctoral and graduate students
• Assist with proposal-related duties to help support the Center (including a T-32 proposal)
• Assist with running a seminar series as well as a journal club
• Develops research partnerships with other academic institutions, community stakeholders/nonprofits and research departments
• Assists in preparing and reviewing grant applications, manuscripts, IRB applications, and research papers before submission
• Assist PIs and research staff in the presentation of research data at conferences and university related research seminars
• Assist with Department of Epidemiology faculty affairs including assistance with maintaining faculty appointments and promotions

Physical Effort

Generally Sedentary

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Clinical Research Coordinator III

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Clinical Research

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Master's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, M-F

Work Arrangement: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, M-F

Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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