Research Design Manager

Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding.Research Design Manager University of Notre Dame The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Research Design Manager. Applications will be accepted until 11/01/2024. LEO is looking for a proactive, self-starter who desires to be part of solving one of the most critical issues our nation faces today - poverty. The Research Design Manager will work closely with the other Research Design Manager, senior researchers, and LEO's research operations team to transform innovative research ideas into well-designed impact evaluations. These evaluations, implemented by social service providers and researchers, will generate impactful data that advances anti-poverty work. The Research Design Manager is pivotal to the success of LEO's projects.Who we are: The Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) at the University of Notre Dame is a research center dedicated to reducing poverty and improving lives in the United States through evidence-based programs and policies. LEO matches top research with passionate leaders in social service agencies to conduct impact evaluations that identify the innovative, effective, and scalable programs and policies that help people move permanently out of poverty.Who we need: We are looking for someone who believes that impacting poverty is possible. The Research Design Manager leads social service providers as they navigate the research design process, translating research questions into viable impact evaluations. High-quality research design is foundational for identifying impactful, evidence-based solutions to effectively alleviate poverty. The Research Design Manager's top priorities will be to: Independently project manage a portfolio of complex projects through LEO's project design process until the point of project launch. "Project design" - A 16-week process led by the Research Design Manager in collaboration with senior researchers and social service providers to design impact evaluations. This includes defining the intervention, conducting power calculations, designing logistics for study enrollment, and initiating relationships with staff and data stakeholders."Project launch" - Once the project completes the design process, the Research Design Manager focuses on ensuring a timely launch, enabling researchers to begin enrolling participants in the study. Enrollment marks the transition of the project management role from the Research Design Manager to a LEO Pre-Doc.Bridge the gap between providers and researchers by gathering researcher and provider input in formulating a research design, ensuring that all LEO projects have well-defined interventions, measurable outcomes, sufficient sample sizes, and unbiased comparison groups. This includes identifying problems and proposing creative solutions.Liaise between researchers, service providers, and marketing consultants to ensure all projects have a well-designed recruitment plan.Execute all tasks required to launch a research project, including but not limited to submitting IRB protocols, drafting data sharing agreements, and completing pre-analysis plans.Ensure a strong project hand-off to a LEO Pre-Doc at the point of project launch with a focus on relationship maintenance and project momentum. Please note: This is a five-year, limited-term position. Contingent on funding, the position may be extended. Minimum Qualifications: The Research Design Manager owns the achievement of LEO's research design goals - developing robust impact evaluations that address key questions related to anti-poverty service provision. The ideal candidate will have exceptional project management skills as well as a strong understanding of the research process in a social science setting. Required:A deep commitment to the mission of both LEO and the UniversityUndergraduate degree in Economics or a related social science fieldAbility to independently manage multiple complex projectsThorough knowledge of randomized controlled trials and applied economics researchAbility to identify and solve problems without clear solutionsHighly organized with ability to juggle multiple demands simultaneouslyStrong written and oral communication skillsAbility to lead teams of social service providers and senior researchersSelf-directed, with willingness to take initiative over project management and explore potential evaluationsSincere interest in the design stage of researchPreferred:Experience working with economic researchers as a research assistantExperience working for or with social service providersStatistical programming experience (STATA, R, SAS) ABOUT NOTRE DAME: The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it! This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). APPLICATION PROCESS: Please apply online at to Job # S251480. 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Created: 2024-11-01