Research Manager, Master's Level, Public Health-Social Sciences

Pay Range

JOB SUMMARY

Assist with the planning development implementation evaluation writing and dissemination of the assigned project(s). This position combines research management and academic research skills. This classification requires the use of judgment and discretion in performing the assigned duties and responsibilities related to the project. Position is contingent upon extramural funding.

Impactful Work

Your contributions will directly shape tools that protect scientific rigor and prevent compromised data from influencing research outcomes. You will help researchers work faster smarter and with greater confidence in their results.

Creative Problem-Solving

Youll help create original workflows AI-enhanced tools and integrity checks that dont currently exist. Much of this work involves idea generation prototyping testing and refining.

Professional Growth

Youll gain hands-on experience with:

data validation and integrity methods

automated workflows and reproducibility practices

large-language-model (LLM)assisted research tools

applied statistics and data quality scoring

the design and delivery of new research-support services

These skills are exceptionally marketable in research tech and industry.

Flexibility

A hybrid or remote-friendly arrangement may be possible depending on the candidate and project needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Quality & Integrity

Run statistical models for data validation quality checks and anomaly detection

Identify inconsistent flawed data using both classical and augmented techniques

Support the development of a data-integrity scoring system for survey and behavioral data

Contribute to best-practice standards SOPs and workflows for reproducible science

Augmented Intelligence Workflow & Tool Development

Help design automated workflows that reduce researcher burden (e.g. data processing QC pipelines templated processes)

Test and refine generative-AIinformed tools for research support

Build draft templates protocols and playbooks for early-career investigators

Research Support & Collaboration

Conduct literature scans and prepare summaries

Assist with drafting manuscripts reports and presentations

Collaborate with statisticians programmers and faculty to refine and test systems

Service Development & Innovation

Contribute ideas for new research-support products

Help prototype and test new service offerings for faculty (e.g. protocols automated onboarding workflows integrated startup kits)

Engage creatively in forecasting what researchers will need 23 years from now

Characteristic Work

Work with the PI and senior staff to coordinate the successful and timely completion of tasks that comprise the implementation data collection and analysis phases of the project to include but not be limited to planning development implementation evaluation writing and dissemination of study findings. Work with project PI or senior personnel to ensure that all aspects of the study are conducted in accordance with the study protocol and grant/contract. Ensure that all study activities comply with state and federal regulations and guidelines as well as all requirements of the Medical School and University. Train and instruct study personnel about research procedures and protocols. Also troubleshoot specialized equipment and apparatus as required for the performance of research activities. Participate in site visits when appropriate (e.g. for multi-site studies). Participate in the preparation of progress reports and monitoring quality control. Assist in preparation of posters for study/project(s) and in preparation of posters for national and local scientific meetings. Attend and participate in meetings related to the planning operation and evaluation of the study/project as needed. Perform literature reviews and write summaries. Contribute to the writing of scientific papers for publication from study results. Participate in the writing of new/additional grant proposals. Assist with the budget preparation for new grants and/or projects. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Masters degree with at least four years of relevant research experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Demonstrated knowledge of scientific principles.

Strong computer skills.

Strong communication skills.

Strong foundation in classical statistical methods and quantitative analysis

Experience with data cleaning data validation and data management

Demonstrated problem-solving ability and curiosity

Strong writing communication and collaboration skills

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Supervisory ability.

Experience beyond the minimum.

Teaching experience.

Public speaking experience.

Prior participation in the preparation of grant proposals.

Peer reviewed publications and/or oral or poster presentations at national meetings.

Interest or familiarity with AI tools LLMs or workflow automation

Experience with R Python or similar statistical programming tools

Experience contributing to research manuscripts

Ability to work in fast-paced evolving startup environments

Creative mindset and comfort generating new ideas

Additional Details

Full-time 1-year position with possibility of renewal

Remote or hybrid options may be considered

Some tasks may require occasional travel or after-hours work depending on project timelines

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program