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$ 94888 - 105000
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The Department of Population and Public Health Sciences is in search of a dependable flexible and detail-oriented individual to join a research team at the University of Southern California to manage several new studies at the Center for Translational Exposomics Research (CTER) focused on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and their impacts on the environment and human health. Research studies investigate PFAS contamination near Superfund sites PFAS impacts on liver and bone health and other related topics.
The position requires high level strategic collaboration with engineering and other specialized experts to integrate diverse expertise and drive interdisciplinary research forward. This position is responsible for coordinating all aspects of project implementation regulatory compliance and reporting. Key duties include managing Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and amendments to ensure approval for all human subjects research maintaining data use agreements and ensuring adherence to protocols.
The Project Manager also leads the preparation and timely submission of required reports including annual Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPRs) sponsor updates and other progress summaries as needed. Additional responsibilities include supporting investigators with grant and budget management tracking project milestones facilitating communication across multidisciplinary teams and ensuring that data collection analysis and dissemination efforts align with overall study goals and federal guidelines. The ideal candidate will have strongorganizational capabilities excellent problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks. Prior experience managing research is required.
Required Qualifications:
- Masters degree in public health environmental policy sustainability social science or a related field with knowledge of PFAS or chemical exposure impacts.
- Prior experience managing research projects in an academic or public health setting.
- Demonstrated experience with federal grant proposal writing and submission processes.
- Strong knowledge of reporting requirements including Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPRs) annual reports and other sponsor updates.
- Proven ability to manage complex project timelines budgets and deliverables across multiple grants.
- Experience overseeing all administrative aspects of research studies including IRB submissions renewals and amendments.
- Skilled in supervising and mentoring research staff graduate students and administrative personnel.
- Experience coordinating outreach and recruitment of research participants.
- Experience leading community engagement activities.
- Strong facilitation skills for meetings workshops and cross sector stakeholder collaborations.
- Excellent organizational written and verbal communication skills including the ability to translate technical information for diverse audiences.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across interdisciplinary teams.
Founded in 2021 the Center for Translational Exposomics Research (CTER) stands as one of the pioneering institutions in the field of environmental health and exposomics. Our work has positioned USC at the forefront of this emerging and dynamic research area. Our team of experts spans a wide range of disciplines including epidemiology biostatistics cellular and computational biology environmental engineering and community-based participatory research.
The annual base salary range for this position is $94888.81 - $105000. When extending an offer of employment the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity federal state and local laws contractual stipulations grant funding as well as external market and organizational considerations.
USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety.
Minimum Education: Masters degree Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum educationMinimum Experience: 5 years Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience
Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related education and project administration experience in specialized field represented by project
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
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