Research Project Dir
 Lifespan | |
 United States, Rhode Island, Providence | |
 Jul 23, 2025 | |
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Summary: Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator and Clinical Research Supervisor, the Project Director will oversee day-to-day operations of NIH-funded longitudinal studies examining substance use during pregnancy and its impact on fetal and infant development. This position involves direct participant interaction, including eligibility screening, informed consent, clinical interviews, and biospecimen collection, as well as oversight of study implementation, data integrity, and research compliance. Responsibilities: Identify and assess pregnant individuals for study eligibility, obtain informed consent, conduct clinical interviews, and collect and process biospecimens in accordance with protocol. Coordinate study implementation, including participant recruitment, visit scheduling, protocol adherence, and retention strategies. Monitor study progress to ensure adherence to project timelines, regulatory standards, and grant deliverables. May supervise research staff and assist with hiring, training, and ongoing support. Support data quality through routine data cleaning, documentation, and contributions to data management systems. Collaborate with the study team to ensure timely and accurate data entry, tracking, and reporting in compliance with IRB and NIH requirements. Serve as a liaison to community partners and external collaborators. Travel to partner sites as needed. Maintain schedule flexibility, including occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends, to accommodate participant needs and project deadlines. Other information: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Education: Bachelor's degree and master's degree required. Knowledge of research grants administration and current reporting requirements. EXPERIENCE: Three years of related experience. Experience above the minimum required may substitute for the education requirements on a one-to-one basis. Experience with at-risk populations and community-based programs is essential. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Provides direct supervision for up to 10 full-time equivalent personnel assigned to the project. While most duties are performed in an office environment, incumbent is exposed to patient-care environment. Any risk of exposure to contagious or noxious elements is minimized by adherence to safety procedures and protocols. Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Location: The Miriam Hospital, USA:RI:Providence Work Type: Full Time Shift: Shift 1 Union: Non-Union | |