Research Project Manager, EIDOS, School of Nursing

University of Pennsylvania

About The Position

The Research Project Manager will oversee and manage a portfolio of health equity research and innovation initiatives within the Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative. Projects focus on sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations and other communities disproportionately affected by health inequities, with an emphasis on advancing scalable, equity-centered solutions. The Research Project Manager will support funded initiatives that examine behavioral, social, and structural determinants of health; develop and test digital and community-based interventions; and translate evidence into practice using user-centered design, participatory methods, and implementation science frameworks. In addition to traditional research coordination, this role contributes to the operationalization of innovation pilots, partnership engagement, and dissemination efforts across academic and non-academic audiences. This position requires strong project management, community engagement, and research operations skills. The Project Manager will work with substantial independence and will be responsible for regulatory compliance, participant recruitment and retention, data collection and management, coordination across interdisciplinary teams, and engagement with community and institutional partners. The role supports the efficient execution and scalability of initiatives within a fast-paced, cross-sector innovation environment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
3–5 years of experience in health behavior research or public health research coordination.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Experience with REDCap, Qualtrics, or similar data systems.
Familiarity with quantitative and/or qualitative research methods.
Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and community-engaged research.
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to adapt to evolving project needs in a fast-paced research and innovation environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Sociology, Epidemiology, or related field preferred.
Experience working with SGM populations and/or communities impacted by sexual health disparities strongly preferred.
Prior experience managing NIH- or foundation-funded research projects preferred.
Experience supporting implementation or digital health initiatives preferred.
Experience working within interdisciplinary or cross-sector teams preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day operations of multiple concurrent research and innovation initiatives (cross-sectional, longitudinal, intervention trials, and pilot implementation projects).
Develop and maintain project timelines, recruitment benchmarks, regulatory documentation, and operational workflows.
Liaise with Penn IRB, DSMBs (if applicable), and funding agencies to ensure compliance.
Prepare progress reports and contribute to impact summaries for sponsors and internal stakeholders.
Support operational planning for pilot implementation and scalability across initiatives.
Oversee recruitment strategies tailored to SGM communities and other key populations.
Maintain partnerships with community-based organizations, clinics, and institutional collaborators.
Ensure culturally responsive, affirming, and equity-centered research practices.
Monitor recruitment metrics and implement adaptive strategies as needed to meet benchmarks.
Oversee survey administration, qualitative interviews, focus groups, and digital intervention implementation.
Manage REDCap or other electronic data capture systems, including digital engagement tracking where applicable.
Ensure data quality control, protocol fidelity, and documentation standards across initiatives.
Coordinate data cleaning and preparation for analysis and dissemination.
Provide day-to-day oversight and training for Research Assistants, student workers, and/or Community Health Workers.
Develop SOPs and ensure adherence to study protocols.
Conduct quality assurance checks and provide performance feedback as appropriate.
Assist with literature reviews, abstract and manuscript preparation.
Prepare conference materials and community-facing dissemination products.
Support translation of findings into implementation guidance, policy briefs, or stakeholder reports.
Support grant submissions through preparation of preliminary data and research materials.
Track project expenditures and assist with budget monitoring across initiatives.
Coordinate contracts, MOUs, and subaward documentation as needed.

Benefits

Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.