Title: Research/Lab Supervisor, Public & Community Health Sciences
Position Type: Academic-Professional
Department: School of Public and Community Health Sciences
Closing Date: Screening Begins Immediately and will continue until the position is filled
Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness
Primary Functions

The University of Montana-Missoula is seeking a versatile person who would be involved in all areas of an established and grant-funded research program. The role will include varied activities such as:

  • making decisions about data analysis
  • managing the daily operations of the tobacco lab along with four to six personnel
  • full grant management on accounting and administrative levels

    As for the research requirements, the person in this position will be conducting additional analyses of data that are already collected as part of an ongoing smoking cessation study. The aims of this study are to better understand how the counseling process functioned within the on-going study and to more fully characterize college smokers' quit process. In addition, the person in the position will create standard operating procedures for all new and existing projects. The person hired will also implement these procedures and oversee all of the resources and team members of the tobacco lab. Finally, the person will manage the accounting and administrative details of a grants funded by federal and private foundation sources.
    • Qualifications

    The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • A master's degree in a related field
  • Experience in working in a research lab
  • Experience with Office software including databases
  • Experience working with grant accounting
  • Supervisory experience
  • Publication experience
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Knowledge and experience with human subject research methods Critical analysis skills in conducting research
  • Making analysis and study design decisions
  • Basic analysis of data
  • Experience with SPSS or other statistical packages
  • Experience with qualitative analysis or qualitative analysis software
  • Experience with event planning, including coordinating schedules, working with catering, and booking needed facilities and services
  • Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing and NVivo software, while not required, are preferred
  • Experience creating standard operating procedures and methods
  • Experience implementing new procedures in an existing environment
  • Experience supervising students and staff
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Ability to work well with a variety of people
  • The ability to communicate (orally and in writing) scientific information
  • Knowledge of grant management practices and accounting, including grant communication, grant research coordination, scheduling, writing of progress reports, etc.
  • Knowledge of budgeting, financial planning and accounting principles and techniques, and cost control procedures
  • Knowledge of grant management Experience with generating administrative reports to maintain project timelines
  • Knowledge of grant management software, preferably experience with BANNER

    Please note: The successful candidate must have the ability to begin employment within two weeks of hiring. This position is full time and is eligible for a full benefits package. The salary is commensurate with skills and qualifications and is competitive with peer institutions. This position is grant funded. Continued employment after 4/30/2011 is contingent on future funding.

    Additional information about Dr. Harris' research can be found at:Kari Harris' Site | Greek Health Project
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    How To Apply/Submitting Materials

    Applicants shall submit a cover letter with the position title, résumé, and three professional references by email and hard copy to:

    Dr. Kari Harris
    Public and Community Health Sciences
    The University of Montana
    Skaggs Building 352
    Missoula, MT 59812
    kari.harris@umontana.edu

    please include the following forms with your application materials:

  • Background Check Authorization
  • Self-Identification
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    Notices & Disclaimers

    Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment
    In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

    ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
    Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. As an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, Vietnam era veterans, and women. This material is available in an alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ preference in accordance with state law.

    References
    *References in addition to those listed on the application may be contacted without applicant's prior approval.

    Testing
    Individual hiring departments at UM-M may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.