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#140712 Project Manager - Pediatrics
Filing Deadline: Thu 8/13/2026
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DESCRIPTION
Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments within the UCSD School of Medicine with comprehensive clinical programs, extensive basic science and clinical research, and diverse educational opportunities for students, residents and fellows. The internationallyrenowned faculty play a major role in medical and graduate student training, providing educational and programmatic offerings that span several disciplines, and provide diversity to meet the interests of a broad spectrum of students and scholars. More than one hundred trainees at the graduate student and postdoctoral level, as well as more than 300 professional, research and administrative staff who along with the department administrators interact closely with the faculty. The diverse mix of ages, backgrounds, and talents creates a robust work environment with challenging career opportunities and a commitment to continued growth potential. We constantly seek to recruit highly motivated, technologically-advanced and interested individuals to become a part of our dynamic cutting-edge research, clinical, and educational environment.
Under general direction, incumbent will use skills as a seasoned, experienced research professional to support development and execution of microbiome research studies in the US and low and middle income (LMIC) countries, including supporting development of study protocols and data collection tools, data management, data analysis, and preparation of dissemination products. Incumbent will contribute to state-of-the-art, complex research projects related to microbiome research.
Applies extensive knowledge as a research professional with an in-depth understanding of statistical techniques, including including generalized linear and additive models, mixed effects models and other multivariate methods, network analysis techniques, Bayesian methods, power and sample size calculation, human-centered design approaches, and/or other analysis techniques designed to support research projects of broad scope and complexity. Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Seven (7) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus three (3) years of related experience/training.
• Thorough knowledge of research function.
• Thorough skills associated with statistical analysis and systems programming. Specifically, experience with mixed effects models and other multivariate methods, network analysis techniques, Bayesian methods, power and sample size calculation, human-centered design approaches, and/or other analysis techniques designed to support research projects of broad scope and complexity.
• Thorough skills in analysis and consultation.
• Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing.
• Skills in project management.
• Research skills at a level to evaluate alternate solutions and develop recommendations.
• Current knowledge of technical advances in storage, documentation and dissemination of computerized data.
• Experience in with budget management, preparation and submission of grants, records management, meeting coordination and documentation of studies.
• Experience preparing reports of studies for internal validation and cross validation studies.
• Experience in study protocol development.
• Experience developing and submitting project proposals.
• Skill establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with administrators, faculty, and staff to advise, facilitate, and/or train in the essential elements of the project.
• Experience coordinating sample and data collection, analysis, and publication of studies.
• Experience in establishing new workflows and improving exiting processes including the development of data security policies and procedures.
• Experience working with research databases.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience with microbiome research studies.
• Advanced degree preferred.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

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Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available
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