The Bronstein lab in the University of Minnesota Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is seeking a Research Manager for a project which focuses on personalized, non-invasive neuromodulation to improve mental health outcomes.
This is a project leadership role funded via a federal grant. The person will be the primary administrative lead for coordinating a large, complex, multidisciplinary team of researchers, spanning multiple departments, with deliverables on tight timelines. The person will need to solve complex problems and design protocols, procedures, and policies to fulfill the research objectives. The position will focus on ensuring appropriate progress against milestones and clear technical communication related to those milestones.
Job responsibilities:
• (20%) Provide strategic direction and primary oversight of significant aspects of research project including data collection, financial budgets, and measurement of progress against deliverables using project management software.
• (20%) Independently identify and define deliverables and prepare key monthly and quarterly progress reports, identifying solutions to major roadblocks. Additional reporting may also include summary reports of critical deliverables, identifying key achievements, and translating into sponsor-relevant language.
• (10%) Provide strategic direction, coordinate, and supervise a large and highly complex multidisciplinary team of researchers from engineering, psychology, neuroscience, and computer science backgrounds. This includes authority to recommend hiring, promotion, termination, and disciplinary steps, with authority over 4-8 junior technical personnel at any given time.
• (10%) Manage complexities of multi-institution contracts, agreements, and coordination, as well as bring relevant stakeholders together to overcome roadblocks.
• (10%) Lead problem identification for resolutions ensuring compliance with applicable regulations/laws and institutional policies. This will include mentoring and serving as an example to research staff in the ethical conduct of research.
• (10%) Collaborate with investigators, project managers, and other study staff to manage project planning operations.
• (10%) Develop and modify practices and procedures to improve efficiency and quality to effectively achieve end results.
• (5%) Disseminate and translate research findings by preparation of peer-reviewed publications, reports for the public, sponsor briefings, and presentations.
• (5%) Serve as a representative on various committees and teams making decisions and recommendations on behalf of the project.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications:
BA/BS with at least 8 years of experience or an advanced degree plus at least six years of experience or advanced degree plus at least six years of relevant experience
Prior oversight of a cross-disciplinary team.
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, or a similar field.
Pay and BenefitsPay Range: Salary range is $115,000 - $140,000 annually
, depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 100% Appointment
Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
- Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
- Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- University HSA contributions
- Disability and employer-paid life insurance
- Employee wellbeing program
- Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
- Financial counseling services
- Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
- Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the
time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures
that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while
maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and
equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates
will be based on their individual credentials and experience.
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