Project Manager

Job Description:

The Project Manager is responsible for implementation and day-to-day operations of clinical research on the RI-Center for Autism Research and Treatment Adolescent Young Adult Study (RAYS) study and ensures the scientific integrity of all assessment data. This position oversees assessment development and supports the Principal Investigator (PI) with project design and analyses. Responsibilities include supervision of Research Assistants and other research staff located at multiple research sites throughout the country; develops and oversees report preparation; oral presentations of results; and prepares applications and reports for the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other regulatory bodies. The Project Manager works in collaboration with the PIs to provide project oversight, assessment of subjects, data collection, and facilitate and monitor reliable implementation of all procedures to ensure the scientific integrity of all assessment data and the interventions. The Project Manager will help prepare annual budgets both internally and at collaborating research sites in collaboration with MPIs and will monitor financial decisions to guide spending decisions and financial management of the project.

The Project Manager will also have primary responsibility for recruitment and consent of adolescents and families to participate in the study and oversee data tracking for the project.

This is a fixed term position with a current end date of 7/31/2031 which may be extended based upon available funding.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in field related to Psychology (Master’s degree preferred).

• Required: 5+ years’ experience working in a research program.

• And/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience with supervision of diverse professional staff required, including staff development and motivation.

• Knowledge of research methodology and reporting.

• Experience and familiarity with grant funding and IRB procedures necessary, knowledge of issues related to treatment evaluation.

• Experience with SPSS, Google Suite of Products and Microsoft Office Products.

• Experience with REDCap.

• High level of experience with Qualtrics.

• Proficiency with teleconferencing software (e.g. Zoom) and interacting with remote colleagues.

Job Competencies

• Knowledge of data collection procedures, data analysis, and interpretation.

• Excellent verbal presentation skills, interpersonal skills, and written communication skills required.

• Flexibility, creativity, willingness to adapt to and meet changing priorities

• Ability to function as a research team member and leader using a problem-solving orientation; ability to motivate employees to meet performance goals.

• Willingness and ability to work on evenings and weekends as needed

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION CHECK REQUIRED

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-10-09

Job Posting Title:

Project Manager

Department:

Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior

Grade:

Grade 10

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid

Submission Guidelines:

The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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