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University of Pennsylvania Looking for Research Project Manager – Penn Engineering and the Perelman School of Medicine Full Time
University
Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in
education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S.
News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing
education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked
nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in
2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban
campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks,
lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The
University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families,
generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of
health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Posted Job Title
Research Project Manager – Penn
Engineering and the Perelman School of Medicine
Job Profile Title
Manager Research Project B
Job
Description Summary
The Research Project Manager will to take on the responsibility for day-to-day management of an NIH Project,
manage a growing research team, and work with collaborators both internal and external to Penn. With mentoring from the investigators, the
Project Manager will take a leadership role in developing study protocols, writing grants, managing the detailed operations of projects,
analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, cultivating close relationships with community partner organizations, and drafting/editing
manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journal. Manage junior research team leaders and students joining on various other projects.
Help develop the team’s research strategy and will have ample opportunities to lead projects and co-author papers. Ensure that
studies/research are conducted safely and according to protocol, provide supervision to educators and teams conducting the
study/interventions and collaborate with peers from other universities and funding agencies. Coordinate grant applications and interact with
funding administrators and the school business office. Provide significant contributions to presentations and manuscripts, including
multiple drafts for review and dissemination. Play a primary role in other dissemination activities related to project
findings.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
- Manage participant recruitment and
enrollment. - Manage the detailed operations/infrastructure of projects; collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative
data. - Manage and conduct participant interviews.
- Manage studies, coordinate meetings, and provide follow up project
reporting. - Provide participant payment and tracking.
- Manage junior research team
members.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a related field and 5 to 7 years of experience or an equivalent
combination of education and experience. Clear communication and ability to multitask. Ability to work with junior team members, mentor, and
support project development. Ability to run weekly study meetings and keep project on task. Perform independently in participant
recruitment, enrollment, and study management. Ability to take notes and provide detailed study reporting on a weekly basis to PI team.
Experience with prior research study launch, enrollment, data capture and management preferred.
Job Location – City,
State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
School of Engineering and Applied
Science
Pay Range
$61,046.00 – $75,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s
qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and
market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin,
citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the
requirements of the job.
University Benefits
- Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers
comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health
and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax
dollars. - Tuition: Take advantage of Penn’s exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can
get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other
institutions. - Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and
Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options
through TIAA and Vanguard. - Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the
course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with
family-whatever your personal needs may be. - Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers
faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services
received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good
health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to
underwriting. - Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the
competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health,
your family, and your work-life balance. - Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help
you advance yourself personally and professionally. - University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access
to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and
athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the
Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few
examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these
activities for free. - Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you’ll find
great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and
memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General
Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks. - Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options
offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of
non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures. - Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for
eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home
improvements. - Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal
adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
To learn more, please
visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennH
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