Research Manager

• →Build and maintain the Lab’s project management systems and processes across multiple research projects. Develop and implement project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation. Monitor project progress and make adjustments as needed to ensure successful delivery within scope, time, and budget constraints.
• →Identify and recruit candidates for hiring in the lab. Oversee employment requirements in compliance with University regulations. Mentor research staff, including students and research professionals, and identify opportunities for professional development.
• →Oversee the research activities related to the projects, including literature searches, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Ensure adherence to research protocols and methodological rigor.

• →Develop and manage project budgets and expenditures, ensuring compliance with funder guidelines and other funding requirements. Assist in the preparation of grant reports and documentation. Maintain technical and administrative support for all research projects.
• →Coordinate internal and external project meetings, lab meetings, and social events. Facilitate communication and collaboration with research teams, policymakers, and other relevant parties to ensure alignment with project objectives. Develop agendas, presentations, and follow-up processes to ensure successful outcomes from meetings.
• →Conduct independent research projects. Prepare and present reports, briefs, and other documentation to summarize research findings, progress, and recommendations. Contribute to publications and dissemination of results to inform policy and practice.
• →Identify funding sources and support development of grant proposals.
• →Uses subject matter and best practices knowledge to perform lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Works independently to assist with project design.
• →Solves complex problems relating to the administration of projects, including planning new procedures, adapting existing procedures to the needs of the project, and making significant contributions to methodology.
• →Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree in Economics, Public Health, Health Policy, or a related field.

Experience:

• Experience in project management and research coordination, preferably in health policy-related research.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and work with diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Competencies

• Analytical skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to translate research findings into actionable recommendations.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

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Pay Range

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