Greater Chicago Midwest HERC

Job Description:

• Research Operations (50%): Executes Lindau Labâ™s grant operations plans and plays key role in developing and executing overall plan to meet externally funded deliverables. 

• Oversee management of lab space, facilities and equipment, purchasing, human subjects compensation, and human resources activities.

• Contributes to dissemination activities via generation and management of web content.

• Assist leadership in the implementation of community-engaged research strategies.

• Build and maintain partnerships across the University and with external collaborators, including community leaders and residents.

• Independently present operations, strategy, scientific and programmatic findings in public forums.

• Independently enable translation of novel research and operations methods and interventions in diverse settings.

• Financial and Business Strategy Development and Implementation (50%): Assists with the development and execution of Lindau Lab's operational plan and plays key role in developing and executing organization's overall strategic plan.

• Plan, develop, analyze and manage budget, including developing multi-year budget forecasts. 

• Manage budgets for grants including centralized internal control, budget development, and financial reporting and analysis.

• Oversee the maintenance, review, approval, and reporting of all expenditures on physical plant, goods and services. 

• Conduct research of grant and business opportunities and assist with proposal development processes.

• Assist with the development and management of all contracts, including those with vendors, consultants and subcontracts with other institutions.

• Work closely with department pre- and post-award management professionals and the University Research Administration on proposal submission and management. 

• Assist with development and implementation of strategic projects in womenâ™s health, entrepreneurship, and population sciences.

• Assist and support all activities of the Lindau Lab as needed to achieve success. 

• Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project. With a moderate level of direction, manages lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan.

• Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects. Conducts literature reviews and helps write reports and manuscripts. Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Masters degree strongly preferred.

Experience:

• Experience in effective support, management and training of research personnel.

• Experience in and track record of success with identification, development and writing of federal and other funding proposals.

• Experience in project management.

• Experience working in a research environment.

Preferred Competencies

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative.

• Demonstrated ability to learn new subject matter quickly.

• Superior time management and coordination skills.

• Demonstrated project leadership skills.

• Ability to collaborate with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.

• Mastered proficiency of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe internet navigation and electronic communication skills.

• Comfortable and experience dealing with sensitive subject matter; ability to maintain highest standards of confidentiality.

• High energy, thrives in fast-pace, dynamic, diverse intellectual environment.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

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