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Requisition ID:  118220

Research Manager

We are seeking a Research Manager (RPM) to independently manage the day-to-day activities of NIMH-funded research to conduct a randomized, controlled trial testing the effectiveness of a mental health app for teenagers experiencing mental distress in California public schools. The research will involve working directly with the app company, Appa Health. Activities will include managing outreach and recruitment efforts, ensuring parental permission for minors and assent/consent to participate in the trial for youth, implementing online data collection procedures, including implementing surveys and mobile assessments, and administrative tasks including data quality checks and IRB correspondence. This project requires persistence, strong attention to detail, and for the individual to be self-motivated and have the ability to solve problems. This position would ideally require at least a 2-year commitment. Manuscript authorship and other research opportunities are available pending the candidate’s interest. Strong communication and organizational skills are absolute requirements for this position. This position will require interaction with a variety of stakeholders in the tech industry and public school system.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Providing key support for the Principal Investigator and her team in meeting project deliverables.
  • Working collaboratively with the PI at Appa Health.
  • Working with collaborative partners to gather and consolidate data.
  • Collecting, tabulating, and interpreting complex project data as required.
  • Steering project plans including timelines, resource needs, assessments, and evaluation rubrics to ensure attainment of outcomes, project goals, and activities.
  • Directing staff, faculty, students, partners, and key stakeholders with essential job functions.
  • Managing research assistants to ensure project objectives and deliverables are achieved.
  • Providing high-level administrative support (e.g., preparing invoices, reports, memos, letters, and other documents using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software, etc.).
  • Overseeing the implementation and execution of IRB protocols associated with complex research projects.
  • Overseeing evaluation data collection and analysis.
  • Overseeing the preparation of IRB, DSMB, and sponsor reports.
  • Overseeing planning and coordinating meetings (e.g., logistics, attendee check-ins, preparation of materials, creating project plans, developing agendas, follow-up between meetings to move the project to conclusion, etc.).
  • Overseeing and monitoring the preparation of high-quality deliverables during the life cycle of the project (e.g., workflow diagrams, policies and procedures manuals, project timeline documents and throughput reports, etc.).
  • Participating in manuscript preparation.
  • Participating in grant writing with the Principal Investigator.


Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage and prioritize complex assignments, ensuring timely completion of tasks, including the execution of research protocols and adherence to IRB procedures.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Expertise in the use of Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, Teams, Planner etc.
  • Experience using bibliographic software including Mendeley and EndNote.
  • Experience using RedCap for online survey management.
  • Familiarity with survey research and basic data collection procedures.
  • Experience with youth development and randomized, controlled trial design.
  • Familiarity with mobile device interventions.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
  • Five years related experience, including demonstrated supervisory or lead responsibilities.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree in public health, psychology, social work or related discipline.


 

 

Classified Title: Research Manager 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Manager   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD  
Starting Salary Range: $55,800 - $97,600 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health
Department name: HBS-Research Projects 
Personnel area: School of Public Health  

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Hybrid: On-site 1-2 days a week

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