Research Manager - Bursky School of Public Health

Location: St. Louis

## Research Manager - Bursky School of Public Health Apply remote type:
On Campus/Onsite locations:
Washington University Danforth Campus time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR95912#
** Location
* * ST. LOUIS, MO 63105#
** Scheduled Hours
** 37.5#
** Position Summary
** We invite applications for a full-time Research Manager to join the laboratory of Dr. Andria

B. Eisman. Dr. Eisman's research program sits at the intersection of implementation science, health economics, and community-engaged prevention, with a focus on improving the delivery of evidence-based programs addressing adolescent substance use, mental health, and well-being in school and community settings.
The Research Manager will serve as a scientific contributor across the lab's funded portfolio, which includes federally funded projects from the National Institutes of Health. This is a grant-funded position offering substantial opportunities for mentorship, and career development within a highly productive, collaborative research environment.#
** Job Description
**** Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

** Research Design and Project Management
* Contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of multi-method (qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods) research studies across the lab's portfolio.
* Coordinate day-to-day research operations for active grants, including IRB submissions, data management plans, and compliance with NIH reporting requirements.
* Oversee data collection activities in school and community settings, including coordination with regional school health coordinators, state agencies, and community partners.
* Support the development of new grant proposals, including contributing to specific aims, research strategies, and budget justifications.

Data Analysis and Dissemination
* Support advanced quantitative analyses (e.g., multilevel modeling, cost-effectiveness analysis, structural equation modeling) using statistical software such as R, SAS, or Stata.
* Co-lead qualitative data collection and analysis, including stakeholder interviews, focus groups, and thematic analysis using frameworks such as CFIR or TDF.
* Apply health economic methods including micro-costing, budget impact analysis, and cost-effectiveness modeling as aligned with implementation science frameworks.
* Lead the preparation of peer-reviewed manuscripts for high-impact journals in implementation science, public health, and prevention science; contribute to conference presentations and technical reports.

Community Engagement and Partnerships
* Cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships with implementation practitioners, school administrators, state agencies, and community-based organizations.
* Facilitate stakeholder advisory boards and community partner meetings; translate research findings for practitioner and policy audiences.
* Support community-engaged research practices that prioritize health equity and contextual fit of evidence-based interventions.

Mentorship and Lab Leadership
* Mentor and supervise graduate research assistants, undergraduate students, and junior lab staff on research methods, scientific writing, and professional development.
* Contribute to lab culture, team meetings, and ongoing methodological and substantive discussions.
* Represent the lab at scientific conferences, stakeholder convenings, and collaborative team meetings with funded partners.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.#
** Required Qualifications
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* Education:

** Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
** Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:
** No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
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* Work Experience:

** Project Management Or Research (3 Years)
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* Skills:

** Not Applicable
** Driver's License:
** A driver's license is not required for this position.#
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