Project Manager, Research Scientist

Job Summary

This is a part-time (50%) Limited appointment. Conversion to career appointment after 6 months.

The UCSF Center for Translational and Policy Research on Personalized Medicine (TRANSPERS) is recruiting a Project Manager. Duties involve project management and research support. Research projects focus particularly on the burgeoning fields of translational science, biotechnology, and personalized medicine - health care targeting medical interventions to patients based on their genetics and its impact on clinical care and health policy. The successful candidate will work on highly topical, policy-relevant research projects with a worldwide, highly regarded team of researchers.

The successful candidate will be expected to perform a range of tasks ranging from administrative to research support. The candidate will become part of a hard-working team who are enthusiastic about and dedicated to Center projects. The position is grant-supported and thus the incumbent must enjoy fast-paced and entrepreneurial environments. Work hours are flexible with telecommuting arrangements.

Activities of this position include:

* Project-related administrative, e.g, plan and implement meetings (phone, web, in-person), including scheduling and agenda planning, interface with university people and organizations

* Project management, e.g., manage project deadlines, participate in grant submissions and/or grant management including budgeting

* Research support, e.g., assist in managing research activities by working directly with the PI and other collaborators, develop research materials and dissemination products, such as websites and newsletters; conducti literature reviews and summarize key findings.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification  positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $72,000 - $154,600 (Annual Rate).

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Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in related areas and / or equivalent experience / training

* Knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

* Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality

* Analytical / problem-solving skills

* Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals / analyses

* Ability to multi-task with demanding time frames

* At least three years of experience in research administration in a research-intensive environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

* Proven team and project management skills: organizational, communication and interpersonal skills; clear, concise and courteous verbal and written communications; demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple work assignments and meet strict deadlines; attention to detail

* Experience planning and implementing meetings (phone, web, and in-person) including scheduling and agenda setting

* Experience developing program and policy documents and preparing manuscripts for publication

* Knowledge of research grants and research management

* Experience developing project timelines and task lists

* Experience managing research project deliverables

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

* Experience or interest in health policy, including the topics and research methods that TRANSPERS uses

* Experience managing research projects at a UC campus

* Experience conducting literature reviews, synthesizing information and data, and drafting research and policy manuscripts