Project Director/Research Project Director

Job Description

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The candidate's education and experience will determine the grade at which this position is filled.

The Global Alliance for Infant and Maternal Health Research (Global AIM) at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is dedicated to improving the survival, health, and potential of mothers, newborns, and children. We are currently conducting research to improve health outcomes of mothers and infants in low-resource settings, specifically targeting the prevention and management of preterm birth and low birthweight infants and optimizing child neurodevelopment.

(Project Director - Grade 11)

The Project Director will provide senior oversight and management of the research program and projects of Dr. Lee’s lab within Brown Global AIM. The research portfolio includes a broad range of projects including international clinical trials, multi-country epidemiologic cohort studies, and the development of new medical devices. The research is conducted primarily in Ethiopia and Bangladesh and includes collaborations with multiple international partners and stakeholders.

The Project Director will oversee the existing research grants, personnel, trainees, and laboratory operations of the Lee Research program. The laboratory has several ongoing funded projects in Ethiopia and Bangladesh, with project specific project managers, post-docs, and trainees. The Project Director will lead activities of all research projects to ensure smooth research operations, achievement of timelines and deliverables. The Project Director will be responsible for grant budgeting and financial management and play a critical role in future vision of the program participating in grant development and writing.

The major focus of the research program is the design and evaluation of interventions to reduce the major causes of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. More information about the current research program is at this website.

(Research Project Director - Grade 12)

The Research Project Director is responsible for senior oversight and management of the research program and projects of Dr. Lee’s lab within Brown Global AIM. This position is responsible for oversight of the research program’s externally supported grants and contracts, including devoting effort to serving as a PI or Co-I on selected projects aligned with the position’s policy and practice interests. The research portfolio includes a broad range of projects including international clinical trials, multi-country epidemiologic cohort studies, and the development of new medical devices. The research is conducted primarily in Ethiopia and Bangladesh and includes collaborations with multiple international partners and stakeholders.

The Research Project Director will oversee the existing research grants, personnel, trainees, and laboratory operations of the Global AIM Research program. The laboratory has several ongoing funded projects in Ethiopia and Bangladesh, with project specific project managers, post-docs, and trainees. The Research Project Director will lead activities of all research projects to ensure smooth research operations, achievement of timelines and deliverables. The Research Project Director will be responsible for grant budgeting and financial management and play a critical role in future vision of the program, participating in grant development and writing. This position will also maintain and develop new relationships with stakeholders to guide selection of research priorities, inform the work and disseminate the program’s findings. The position will also increase partnerships with other research teams at Brown, and national/international partners to help disseminate findings through scientific literature and conferences. In addition, they will lead strategic planning and communications efforts to increase dissemination of results to wider public audiences, including policymakers, community-based stakeholders, organizational collaborators, and online platforms.

The major focus of the research program is the design and evaluation of interventions to reduce the major causes of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. More information about the current research program is available at this website.

This is a fixed term position with a current end date of June 30, 2026, which may be extended based upon the availability of funding.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Master’s degree of Public Health or other master’s degree in a relevant such as global health, demography, or epidemiology, PhD Preferred

Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant, global health project/program management experience. (Grade 11)

PhD of Public Health or other PhD in a relevant field such as global health, demography, or epidemiology

Minimum of 5-10 years of relevant, global health project/program management experience. (Grade 12)

Field experience managing research trials and primary data collection, particularly in low-income country settings preferred

Strong experience managing and conducting research in global health and/or health systems preferred

Experience successfully managing large teams and multiple projects required

Knowledge and experience in study design and statistical methods preferred

And/or equivalent of education and experience

Job Competencies

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to conduct collaborative research and coordinate multiple partners.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office required. Proficiency with Google Drive, citation management software, and data management/analysis software (STATA, SAS...etc.) a plus.

Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, and demonstrated ability to expertly carry out communications, relationship-building with study staff, governmental, non-profit, research, academic, and donor organizations, in order to attain project goals and facilitate productive collaboration.

Strong management and leadership skills, with demonstrated capacity to work as part of a team with domestic and international collaborators, stakeholders, and research staff.

Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time, multi-task and deliver upon tasks

Strong attention to detail, excellent time management, goal- and detail-oriented work style, and meticulous and consistent follow-through on projects.

Ability to manage overall team workflow, including developing overall work-plan timelines and managing task assignments.

Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus community

Criminal and education background check required.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2024-05-07

Job Posting Title:

Project Director/Research Project Director

Department:

BioMed Human Resources

Grade:

Grade 11

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type :

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid Eligible

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

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