Research Project Manager (Mental Health)

This position is responsible for supporting complex quantitative and data modeling research projects in ongoing studies addressing violence and mental health comorbidities among Black women and families.

We are seeking a Research Project Manager who will work under the general supervision of a PI(s) to manage the administrative and scientific implementation of a single complex and / or multiple research projects. As part of a research team, collaborates with faculty, develops project plan(s), develops SOPs, and oversees all activities for one or more research projects. Has accountability for grant submission and administration, and regulatory compliance. Supervises or oversees other exempt level research staff; may oversee staff at local or multiple sites.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner with investigator(s) and exercises independent judgement in managing the conduct of the research on behalf of the PI.
• Participate in scientific discussions with collaborators, PIs, and funding organizations.
• Collaborate with PI on protocol development and study design.
• Develop, or oversee development of standard operating procedures and data collection forms from protocol.
• Train and provide oversight of research data management and regulatory compliance issues.
• Develop, or oversee development of, study budget(s) and ensure that all study costs are included in the budget.
• Responsible for finance-related issues.
• Ensure the development, testing and evaluation of manuals, questionnaires, and coding structures, for the efficient collection of data.
• Oversee data collection and validation.
• Oversee quality control of study data.
• Lead study meetings to examine data, determine next steps, and implement changes to protocol operations based on results and goals.
• Contribute to presentations and manuscripts.
• Hire, supervise, and manage performance of other exempt-level research staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title : Research Project Manager

Role / Level / Range : L / 04 / LD

Starting Salary Range : $55,800 - $97,600 Annually (Commensurate w / exp.)

Employee group : Full Time

Schedule : Monday to Friday : 9 : 00am - 5 : 00pm

FLSA Status : Exempt

Location : Hybrid / School of Public Health

Department name : Mental Health Research Projects

Personnel area : School of Public Health

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education / training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here : benefits-worklife / .

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines : JHU Equivalency Formula : 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education / experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester / quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

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