Director, Research Projects - Rollins School of Public Health

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• Functions as the principal investigator, co‑principal investigator, or project director of sponsored projects.
• Has primary authority over the conduct of a project including protocol development and adherence, human subjects, personnel management and budget oversight.
• Publishes study results as first author or co‑author.
• Supervises other project staff.
• Functions as the primary programmatic liaison with the sponsor.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

The labs of Dr. Anke Huels and Dr. Donghai Liang are looking for an experienced program director to manage a funded NIH research project on air pollution exposure and how it affects dementia risk. The Huels Lab conducts research in the fields of environmental and molecular epidemiology of Alzheimer’s disease, with a particular focus on air pollution. Dr. Liang currently leads the Environmental Metabolomics and Exposomics Research Group at Emory (EMERGE), which focuses on incorporating high‑throughput omics approaches to measure multi‑dimensional exposures and investigate the molecular mechanisms accounting for the complex health responses to ubiquitous environmental mixtures.

• A PhD, DrPh, or other equivalent degree (MD).
• Five years of directly related work experience.

• PhD and relevant postdoc training in omics science.
• Proven experience in project management, particularly with large‑scale research projects of research centers.
• Experience working with grant management, preferably NIH.
• Expertise in using project management software, e.g., MS Project.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing projects related to environmental health or neurodegenerative diseases.
• Background in public health or related field.

NOTE:

This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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