Director, Research Projects

Emory University

Program Director overseeing NIH funded research project on air pollution's impact on dementia risk. Functions as principal investigator for interdisciplinary study at Rollins School of Public Health.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Functions as the principal investigator, co-principal investigator, or project director of sponsored projects
Has primary authority over the conduct of a project including protocol development and adherence, human subjects, personnel management and budget oversight
Publishes study results as first author or co-author
Supervises other project staff
Functions as the primary programmatic liaison with the sponsor
Performs related responsibilities as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

A PhD, DrPh, or other equivalent degree (MD)
Five years of directly related work experience
PhD and relevant postdoc training in omics science (preferred)
Proven experience in project management, particularly with large-scale research projects of research centers (preferred)
Experience working with grant management, preferably NIH (preferred)
Expertise in using project management software, e.g., MS Project (preferred)
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills (preferred)
Excellent communication skills (preferred)
Experience working in interdisciplinary teams (preferred)
Experience managing projects related to environmental health or neurodegenerative diseases (preferred)
Background in public health or related field (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Safety Information: Working with human blood, body fluids, tissues, or other potentially infectious materials

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementprotocol developmentbudget oversightgrant managementomics scienceenvironmental healthneurodegenerative diseasesresearch methodologydata analysissupervision

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsdetail-orientedinterpersonal skillsleadershipteam collaborationproblem-solvingtime managementadaptabilitycritical thinking

Certifications

PhDDrPhMDproject management certificationpublic health certificationclinical research certificationgrant writing certificationcertified research administratorcertified project managercertification in omics science