University of California San Diego

Project Manager - Pediatrics - 140712

Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of research experience OR Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of research functions and statistical analyses.
  • Expertise in multivariate methods, Bayesian analysis, and human-centered design.
  • Strong communication skills for conveying complex information concisely.
  • Project management experience with the ability to foster collaborative relationships.
  • Experience with budget management and grant submissions.

Responsibilities

  • Support development and execution of microbiome research studies.
  • Develop study protocols and data collection tools.
  • Manage data collection, analysis, and dissemination of research findings.
  • Utilize complex statistical techniques for data analysis tasks.
  • Coordinate sample and data collection efforts across various stakeholders.
  • Establish new workflows and improve existing research processes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage options.
  • Generous paid time off and vacation policy.
  • Professional development opportunities within an academic environment.
  • Access to cutting-edge research resources and facilities.
  • Supportive and diverse work culture within a large academic department.
Full Job Description
Payroll Title:
RSCH DATA ANL 3 RP Department:
PEDIATRICS Hiring Pay Scale
$92,400 - $125,00/year Worksite:
Campus Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
RP Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#140712 Project Manager - Pediatrics
Filing Deadline: Thu 8/13/2026
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DESCRIPTION

Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments within the UCSD School of Medicine with comprehensive clinical programs, extensive basic science and clinical research, and diverse educational opportunities for students, residents and fellows. The internationallyrenowned faculty play a major role in medical and graduate student training, providing educational and programmatic offerings that span several disciplines, and provide diversity to meet the interests of a broad spectrum of students and scholars. More than one hundred trainees at the graduate student and postdoctoral level, as well as more than 300 professional, research and administrative staff who along with the department administrators interact closely with the faculty. The diverse mix of ages, backgrounds, and talents creates a robust work environment with challenging career opportunities and a commitment to continued growth potential. We constantly seek to recruit highly motivated, technologically-advanced and interested individuals to become a part of our dynamic cutting-edge research, clinical, and educational environment.

Under general direction, incumbent will use skills as a seasoned, experienced research professional to support development and execution of microbiome research studies in the US and low and middle income (LMIC) countries, including supporting development of study protocols and data collection tools, data management, data analysis, and preparation of dissemination products. Incumbent will contribute to state-of-the-art, complex research projects related to microbiome research.

Applies extensive knowledge as a research professional with an in-depth understanding of statistical techniques, including including generalized linear and additive models, mixed effects models and other multivariate methods, network analysis techniques, Bayesian methods, power and sample size calculation, human-centered design approaches, and/or other analysis techniques designed to support research projects of broad scope and complexity. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Seven (7) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus three (3) years of related experience/training.
  • Thorough knowledge of research function.
  • Thorough skills associated with statistical analysis and systems programming. Specifically, experience with mixed effects models and other multivariate methods, network analysis techniques, Bayesian methods, power and sample size calculation, human-centered design approaches, and/or other analysis techniques designed to support research projects of broad scope and complexity.
  • Thorough skills in analysis and consultation.
  • Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing.
  • Skills in project management.
  • Research skills at a level to evaluate alternate solutions and develop recommendations.
  • Current knowledge of technical advances in storage, documentation and dissemination of computerized data.
  • Experience in with budget management, preparation and submission of grants, records management, meeting coordination and documentation of studies.
  • Experience preparing reports of studies for internal validation and cross validation studies.
  • Experience in study protocol development.
  • Experience developing and submitting project proposals.
  • Skill establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with administrators, faculty, and staff to advise, facilitate, and/or train in the essential elements of the project.
  • Experience coordinating sample and data collection, analysis, and publication of studies.
  • Experience in establishing new workflows and improving exiting processes including the development of data security policies and procedures.
  • Experience working with research databases.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Previous experience with microbiome research studies.
  • Advanced degree preferred.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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About University of California San Diego

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university in San Diego, California. Established in 1960 near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is the seventh-oldest of the 10 University of California campuses and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enrolling approximately 38,325 students. UC San Diego is organized into six undergraduate residential colleges (Revelle, John Muir, Thurgood Marshall, Earl Warren, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Sixth College) and five academic divisions (Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Jacobs School of Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences). The university operates 19 organized research units (ORUs), including the Center for Energy Research, Qualcomm Institute (a branch of the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology), and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.
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