Project Director for an NIH-funded grant (Chicago)

Project Director for an NIH-funded grant

I am recruiting a Project Director for an NIH-funded grant focusing on post-viral issues, involving Mono and Long COVID. Data have been collected on over 4,000 college students before Infectious Mono, and we are now engaged in a 6-year follow-up of this sample involving the long-term consequences of Mono. In this prospective, longitudinal study, we are also assessing our sample for symptoms due to COVID. Our team includes members from disciplines such as community psychology, clinical psychology, medicine, data mining, immunology, and metabolomics. We work closely with patients and patient organizations to investigate these illnesses that have been challenging to understand, diagnose, and treat. Funding for this position is available for up to $60,000.

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General Summary

The Project Director will manage all project operations and supervise all project staff activities in a prospective study of post-viral fatigue among college students. Responsibilities include recruiting, training, interviewing, chairing meetings, coordinating with consultants, writing reports, and assisting the PI in developing budgets and timelines.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Direct and facilitate all project operations and staff.
• Maintain close contact with consultants and collaborators regarding data collection and project progress.
• Assist in recruiting and training staff and volunteers.
• Assist the PI in writing research papers and reports.
• Assist in strategic planning, budget development, and timeline setting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Ph.D. in Psychology, preferably in Clinical, Community, Health, Developmental, Cognitive, or Social Psychology.

Preferred Requirements

Managerial Responsibilities

• Supervise several staff members and collaborate with Leonard Jason, Director of the Center for Community Research.
• Assist in writing IRB reports and annual reports to NIH.
• Possess considerable expertise in statistical methods.
• Assist in budget management.

Other Skills & Abilities

• Expertise in SPSS and strong data management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Participation in weekly project meetings.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.