Overview
The Research Project Manager (RPM) of the David Liposarcoma Research Initiative at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute coordinates and facilitates research activities across the funded laboratory teams at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, as well as unfunded collaborators in other external centers. The RPM interfaces with the laboratory and clinical research team members to facilitate collaborative research and to ensure effective sharing of data, research strategies, and other elements of this multi-team research collaboration.
The RPM will also work closely with the Scientific Director and the PI of the David Liposarcoma Research Initiative to create a proactive, reliable, and cohesive project management and knowledge management platform that will support the research community participating in all research relevant to this funded collaborative. The RPM will also be the key organizer of the website and public symposia planned to share advances and research learnings from these efforts. The RPM will work closely with the clinical research team of the Sarcoma Center at DFCI and laboratory researchers to ensure the basic, translational, and clinical science programs are optimally coordinated across the spectrum from basic discovery to applied clinical trials and tissue/data-based research projects.
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Responsibilities
This position will be responsible for a wide variety of operational and managerial tasks between lab and clinical research teams as noted below:
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
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