Project Manager Research - Ophthalmology

Overview

Position:
Research Project Manager. The Department of Ophthalmology has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Project Manager. The RPM will provide professional and administrative lead support for multi-funded and multi-site research studies with a focus on epidemiology, ophthalmic imaging and ophthalmology evaluation, neuroimaging analyses, and dementia neuropathology. The RPM will coordinate and administer these research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator, developing, implementing, and coordinating research and administrative procedures for successful management.

The RPM will perform diverse duties including administrative and research support for the PI and co-investigators, writing and editing reports, developing and monitoring reports, submitting/maintaining IRB applications, processing/maintaining the budget, working with collaborating institutions and other national and international project collaborators, and training/directing the work of assigned staff in related areas as needed.

Scheduled

Hours:

40

• Manages research, core projects, and training and/or dissemination of programs. Leads research projects and manages staff performing all project components.
• Provides technical and managerial expertise associated with the implementation of studies and projects.
• May participate in the development of research grants and contracts.
• Provides oversight for accounting functions and financial oversight of project budgets and all expenditures. Provides support to the school’s grants in support of the center work.
• May supervise staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Location /

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment.

• Normal office environment.

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing).
• Office equipment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications / Professional Licenses

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience

Project Coordination (3 Years)

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver's License

A driver’s license is not required for this position.

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Education
:
Master’s degree

Certifications / Professional Licenses
:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience
:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills
:
Analytical Thinking, Communication, Confidentiality, Detail-Oriented, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communication, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Project Administration, Working Independently

Grade
: G12

Salary Range
: $58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annual

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one’s qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions:
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Accommodation:
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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The…