The Department of Epidemiology and Population Health provides the analytical foundation for research conducted at the Stanford School of Medicine, offering expertise, research, and training on collecting and interpreting the scientific evidence essential to improving human health. 

The Odden Lab at the Department of Epidemiology and Population Health is seeking a highly self-motivated and independent Research Project Manager (Academic Program Professional 1) (1 year fixed term with possibility of renewal) to work under the direction of Professor Michelle Odden to manage, implement and administer the vision, strategy, and goals of the lab. The Odden Lab focuses on aging, cardiovascular disease and causal inference methods.  

Duties include:

•    Managing research projects including federally funded major multi-site investigator grants and contracts. 
•    Assisting with the development of research grants, (i.e., may suggest new funding opportunities, write portions of grants, leading institutional review board protocols and submissions, and/or summarize data for grant support).
•    Liaising with PI and lab members in preparing quarterly, semiannual and annual reports for grants.
•    Communicating and collaborating with external PIs and their lab members to ensure successful completion of projects and timely dissemination. 
•    Coordinating scientific meetings, scheduling meetings, and developing agendas for meetings.
•    Liaising with grants administration to coordinate submission of grants.
•    Participating in entity/program strategy development, long-range planning, and partnership development.
•    May contribute to and edit content for proposals, peer-reviewed publications and other program activities under direction of PI. 
•    May oversee and train student workers.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

The expected pay range for this position is $99,015 to $126,383 per annum.
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Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in public health/epidemiology with experience in program and/or research administration

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

•    Demonstrated ability to prioritize own work and multi-task.
•    Demonstrated excellent organizational skills. 
•    Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.
•    Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
•    Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
•    Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.
•    Relevant subject matter knowledge.
•    Ability to direct the work of others, for jobs requiring supervision.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

•    Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks. 
•    Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
•    Occasionally use a telephone. 
•    Rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

•    Occasional evening and weekend hours.

Additional Information Schedule: Full-time Job Code: 4121 Employee Status: Fixed-Term Grade: H Requisition ID: 105917 Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible