Research Program Manager

Position Summary

The School of Nursing at Columbia University (New York) seeks a talented, highly motivated MPH-level research scientist with a background in intervention implementation research. The candidate will support a range of studies that seek to reduce health disparities primarily targeting infectious diseases, mental health, and substance use. The Research Manager will be responsible for administrative management of studies.

Responsibilities

• Leads research team meetings for study protocol development, study monitoring, and implementation compliance.
• Supports IRB-related activities across studies.
• Programs and formats project data collection tools.
• Oversees data collection and management.
• Maintains REDCap and Qualtrics databases for the project.
• Oversees project data collection, including sending links and following up with those who have not completed them.
• Conducts research-related contracting and purchasing.
• Supports contracts management.
• Co-facilitates the dissemination of research findings and results presentation for the preparation of reports, manuscripts, presentations, and proposals.
• Coordinates research sites and investigator meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This role is contingent upon grant funding.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus four years of related experience. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required. Familiarity with SPSS, Qualtrics, REDCap, and other digital research tools is required. Comfort with performing tasks at various levels of complexity is essential.

Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, public health or research-focused social sciences, and knowledge, experience, and comfort in working with various types of collaborators, including academics, community-based partners, medical/healthcare cadre, and members of various minority groups, especially sexual and gender minorities.