Research and Project Manager

Research and Project Manager

The Military Health and Readiness Consortium (MiHRC) within the Institute of Arctic Biology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is seeking a full-time Research and Project Manager to oversee the coordination and execution of research activities focused on suicide prevention within the defense community.

• Coordinate research efforts among collaborators.
• Contribute to study design, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of scientific manuscripts.
• Prepare and track human subjects protection approvals and ensure compliance with human subject protection authorities.
• Manage research data and safeguarding procedures.
• Assist with recruitment and enrollment of research participants.
• Coordinate large‑scale data collection activities.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Organize partner meetings and project logistics.
• Maintain communication with project stakeholders.
• Support outreach efforts to increase awareness of MiHRC activities across Alaska and the University of Alaska system.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field and at least two years of post‑graduate research experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple project milestones within a collaborative research environment.
• Experience working with military or first responder communities and conducting health‑related research is highly desirable.

• Location:
  
  Troth Yeddah campus, Fairbanks, Alaska.
• Full‑time, exempt staff position with a competitive salary and full employee benefits package, including retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage.
• Position may require travel within and outside of Alaska.
• Hybrid or remote work arrangements may be considered in accordance with University of Alaska regulations for employees based in Alaska; remote work for employees based outside the state may be approved only in exceptional circumstances.

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.