Research Project 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 aimed at reducing health disparities, particularly in infectious diseases, mental health, and substance use.

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.
• Cofacilitates 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus four years of related experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 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

• A Master’s degree preferred.
• Public health or research-focused social sciences background.
• 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.