Research Project Dir

Summary

Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator and Clinical Research Supervisor, the Project Director will oversee day‑to‑day operations of NIH‑funded longitudinal studies examining substance use during pregnancy and its impact on fetal and infant development. This position involves direct participant interaction, including eligibility screening, informed consent, clinical interviews, and biospecimen collection, as well as oversight of study implementation, data integrity, and research compliance.

Brown University Health employees are expected to role‑model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and to demonstrate the core Success Factors that guide how we work together and get things done.

Core Success Factors:
Instill Trust and Value Differences;
Patient and Community Focus;
Collaborate.

• Identify and assess pregnant individuals for study eligibility.
• Obtain informed consent, conduct clinical interviews, and collect and process biospecimens in accordance with protocol.
• Coordinate study implementation, including participant recruitment, visit scheduling, protocol adherence, and retention strategies.
• Monitor study progress to ensure adherence to project timelines, regulatory standards, and grant deliverables.
• May supervise research staff and assist with hiring, training, and ongoing support.
• Support data quality through routine data cleaning, documentation, and contributions to data management systems.
• Collaborate with the study team to ensure timely and accurate data entry, tracking, and reporting in compliance with IRB and NIH requirements.
• Serve as a liaison to community partners and external collaborators.
• Travel to partner sites as needed.
• Maintain schedule flexibility, including occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends, to accommodate participant needs and project deadlines.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree required.
• Experience:
  
  Three years of related experience; experience with at‑risk populations and community‑based programs is essential.
• Knowledge of research grants administration and current reporting requirements.
• Supervisor
  
  Experience:
  
  Provides direct supervision for up to 10 full‑time equivalent personnel assigned to the project.
• Safety:
  Exposure to patient‑care environment is minimized by adherence to safety procedures and protocols.
• Educational substitute clause:
  Experience above the minimum required may substitute for the education requirements on a one‑to‑one basis.

$54,637.86 – $90,148.24

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

The Miriam Hospital – 164 Summit Ave, Providence, Rhode Island 02906

8am – 4pm

Day

8 hours

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