Research Program Manager

University of Vermont

Burlington, VT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65,000–$75,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Advertising, Cardiovascular, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Clinical Research, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Science, Data Sets, Disease, Disease Prevention and Control, Diversity, Emergency Medicine, Epidemiology, Higher Education, IBM SPSS Statistical Package, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Medicine, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Operations Research, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Public Health, R Programming Language, Regulatory Compliance, Research Administration, Statistical Analysis System (SAS), Statistics Software, Team Player, Translational Research, Women's Health, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Burlington, VT
POSTED
1 day ago

Position Details

Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title Research Program Manager Posting Summary

The Research Program Manager will play a central role in supporting the scientific, operational, and administrative functions of the Madsen Epidemiology and Data Science Laboratory. Reporting to the Principal Investigator (PI), this position is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, coordinating research operations, managing complex data workflows, and supporting dissemination of scientific findings.

This role requires experience in research administration, data management, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The Program Manager will serve as a key liaison among investigators, trainees, and external collaborators, ensuring efficient execution of research activities in a complex, data-intensive environment.

The Madsen lab is housed within the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont. The lab is affiliated with the Vermont Center for Cardiovascular and Brain Health (VCCBH, https://www.med.uvm.edu/heartbrainhealth). Dr. Madsen's lab is funded by NIH/NHLBI, NIGMS, NINDS, the American Heart Association, and the AHRQ. The lab works to advance knowledge of both the epidemiology and mechanisms of sex differences in stroke, brain health, and cardiometabolic disease through the lens of preventing and treating disease in women and improving women's health at the population level.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., public health, epidemiology, clinical research, data science, or related discipline).
  • At least 4 years of experience in clinical, epidemiological, data science-related, or translational research.
  • Demonstrated experience in research administration, project coordination, or data management.
  • Strong organizational, project management, and multitasking skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and research data tools (e.g., REDCap).
  • Proven experience in data analysis and familiarity with statistical software (e.g.,STATA, R, SAS, or SPSS).
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
  • Ability to communicate findings effectively to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Master's degree (e.g., MPH, MS in Epidemiology, Clinical & Translational Research, or related field) or equivalent research experience is preferred. Candidates in current Master's programs will be considered as well.
  • Familiarity with NIH grant processes, including RPPRs and compliance requirements.
  • Experience working with large scale, high dimensional (eg omics) datasets and cloud-based data environments or similar advanced computing clusters.

Anticipated Pay Range $65,000-$75,000 Other Information Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position FLSA Exempt Union Position Yes, UVMSU

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States Job Open Date 06/23/2026 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled No

Our Common Ground Statement

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM's mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title Research Collaborator PC3 X Posting Number S6164PO Department Emergency Medicine/55810 Position Number 00027900 Percent of Full-Time 1.0 Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5 Term (months per year) 12

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