Project Director Position for a Post-Viral Prospective study

Project Director Position for a Post-Viral Prospective study

We are recruiting a Project Director for a NIH-funded grant focuses 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.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by email or phone. For the next few days, I will be at the Midwestern Psychological Association, and I would be available to chat with anyone who might like more information.

Leonard A. Jason, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology | DePaul University

General Summary

The Project Directorwill manage all project operations and supervise / facilitate all project staff activities in a prospective study of post viral fatigue among college students. This will cover areas of recruiting, training, interviewing, chairing of meetings, coordinating activities 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 the overall progress of the grant.
• Assist in the recruitment and training of staff and volunteers.
• Assist PI in writing research papers and reports.
• Assist PI in strategic planning, developing budgets, and setting timelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Preferred Requirements

Managerial Responsibilities

Other Skills & Abilities Required

Required Background Check :

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Employment at DePaul University is contingent upon receiving all recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, including the booster, or having a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated. To request a religious or medical exemption, please email employeerelations@depaul.edu .

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Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages :

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)

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