Research Area Specialist - Senior; Mays Cancer Center

Job Description

Under limited supervision, responsible for the operation of a specialized educational/social science research area with one or more faculty members or managers within a recognized unit. Assists with research project tasks to include recruitment, data collection, and the day-to-day operations of research projects. May act as liaison with other departments, divisions and organizations.

• Plans, organizes and conducts one or more large and complex research projects according to plan; reviews progress and evaluates results.
• Participates in ongoing decisions regarding study design, data collection, and methodology.
• Develops protocol and criteria; determines interview procedures and approves protocols; may also design intervention protocols.
• Formulates research methods and suggests options for improving quality, identifies potential problems, and recommends and implements solutions.
• Gathers data; supervises data collection and verification; and has oversight for literature reviews.
• Performs data analysis and interprets results.
• Co-authors/authors publications; may co-present with Principal Investigator at meetings and conferences; assists in acquiring research funding including writing grant proposals.
• May indirectly oversee the work of other employees.
• Monitors budget, researches, and recommends and purchases equipment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor important and complex projects concurrently.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes/other email software.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, to include writing and preparing memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence.

Four (4) years of related experience is required.