Duke University · 12 hours ago
RESEARCH PROJECT MANAGER
Durham, NC, US, 27710
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expDuke University is one of America’s leading research universities located in Durham, North Carolina. The Research Project Manager will support the Office for Research and Innovation by managing projects and initiatives that enhance research infrastructure and community engagement, while also coordinating program activities and stakeholder communications.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate to develop and conduct program activities for the myRESEARCHnavigators team and OR&I Research Support Services
Support onboarding and orientation for faculty, staff, and trainees entering the research enterprise, including education on processes, resources, and policies
Respond to or triage research community inquiries to the appropriate resource for resolution
Deliver or coordinate presentations, workshops, and training sessions for the research community
Review project submissions (e.g., Intent to Submit forms) to identify resource needs, project complexities, and opportunities for proactive planning
Contribute to developing guidelines, process improvements, and tracking systems for program evaluation
Provide dedicated support to the Assistant Vice President for Research Support Services and the Director of the Office of Research Initiatives by providing project management, facilitating communications, and delivering operational assistance across various initiatives
Develop and implement small institutional research programs or pilots, including defining timelines, managing stakeholders, and evaluating outcomes
Synthesize data and prepare reports or presentations for institutional use
Coordinate stakeholder engagement and communications across multiple offices/units
Support strategic planning and assessment activities for research support initiatives
Maintain organized documentation, workflows, and tracking systems to monitor progress and ensure accountability
Coordinate and assist in managing the day-to-day flow of operations within various OR&I programs
Identify opportunities to improve coordination, visibility, and efficiency of research support services across Duke
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein
Qualification
Required
Master's degree or Ph.D. in the experimental laboratory-based sciences preferred
Minimum of three years of related program or project management experience, preferably in a research, higher education, or service program environment
Fluency with the Duke research environment, processes, and resources strongly preferred
Strong organizational and project management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across diverse stakeholders
Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting for program evaluation
Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and follow-through
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
Generous retirement benefits
A wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs
Company
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and other disciplines.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$71.15MKey Investors
North Carolina Biotechnology CenterUS Department of EnergyGlaucoma Research Foundation
2023-02-17Grant· $0.11M
2022-09-19Grant
2022-03-09Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Barry Myers
Professor and Director
Dan Ariely
Professor
Recent News
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