Research Manager

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Job Summary

The Research Manager is a split position between the Department of Family Medicine and the Institute for Integrated Behavioral Health. Within Family Medicine, the Manager is expected to assist faculty, resident, and medical student researchers with project development, from determining research questions to manuscript preparation. This role supports the development of data collection tools to best answer research questions, advises on research methodology and statistical testing, and performs database creation, data entry, analysis, interpretation, and report generation for all Department of Family Medicine research projects. Within the Institute, the Manager is expected to liaison with clinical informatics and work across all primary care clinics in the ETSU Health enterprise to develop and disseminate meaningful data visualization tools. This role includes engaging stakeholders in creating and revising the tools, so they are brought to greatest impact in building an accessible and effective behavioral health service. It also includes leadership around the transition to a new EMR and continued support of these tools. It is expected that this work will provide opportunities for faculty, resident, and graduate student scholarly activities and this role includes supporting those individuals in doing so.

There is significant overlap in the mission and context of the Department of Family Medicine and Institute for Integrated Behavioral Health. Across both positions, the ideal candidate will possess proven experience and expertise in data management with knowledge of research practices. In addition, the candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills around project development, management, and dissemination.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of and experience in the higher education research environment
• Knowledge of research processes, particularly primary care content and concepts
• Knowledge of and commitment to the improvements of health in rural areas
• Knowledge of grant writing and other technical writing
• Knowledge of study design for scholarly activities
• Knowledge of CITI human subjects training requirements
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations
• Knowledge of ETSU and Institutional Review Board policies and procedures and grant policies and procedures
• Knowledge and skills in clinical informatics and the use of data visualization tools
• High level of proficiency in computer software and tools including word processing, presentation, data management, statistical software, technical writing, budgeting, and program evaluation, specifically Microsoft Office Programs, SPSS, reference management software, PubMed, REDCap, online survey programs, electronic health record data extraction
• Skills in curriculum development, and the ability to teach medical residents
• Skills in scientific presenting and writing to edit the work of faculty, residents, and medical students and to assist with grant application development
• General medical and statistical knowledge to be able to perform appropriate literature searches and synthesize this information
• Detail-oriented to be error-free in data management
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written
• Ability to coordinate multiple resources and tasks, meet deadlines and solve problems
• Ability to communicate research information to various audiences, including medical students, residents, and faculty
• Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently to meet various concurrent deadlines

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Three years of experience in primary care research/practice

Compensation and Benefits

• Job Family – Researcher 3
• Market Range – 7 Salary Schedules
• For information on benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

Application Instructions

• Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
• Applicants must attach the following documents: cover letter, resume, and transcript.
• Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

University Overview (as needed)

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Pay: $53,112.67 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person