Assistant Director of Research

Assistant Director of ResearchMed-Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26000201)u00a0The Birru Talabi Research Lab, situated in the Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology at the University of Pittsburgh, strives to help people with autoimmune diseases to have healthier lives, healthier pregnancies, and healthier families. Our team engages in high-impact NIH-funded projects that are reconceptualizing standards of reproductive healthcare delivery for people with autoimmunity as well as other chronic medical illnesses that are associated with adverse pregnancy and perinatal outcomes. Our principles are rooted in reproductive justice and cultural humility. We are currently in anu00a0accelerated growth phase, with multiple grants and projects including:- NIH Center Leadership in maternal health research;- INTREPID study, which assess impacts of reproductive health policy related to people with chronic diseases- RESPOND study, to assess impact of reproductive health policy related to people with autoimmune diseases- Reproductive Experiences in Autoimmunity (REINA) patient registry, which collects longitudinal data from women with autoimmunity as they progress from reproductive age to menopauseu00a0Job SummaryOversees the entirety of research projects in a program, including financial administration. Develops plans and success measures. Contributes toward program goals and development. Develops budgets, information management strategies, and procedures.Essential FunctionsThis position is created as a lead position in the Birru-Talabi lab to function in support of, and if necessary, in place of, the Director. The candidate must have demonstrated academic lab/department leadership. They will be responsible for clinical lab management.Physical EffortMust be able to use a PC; sit or stand for prolonged periods of time; carry items no heavier than a ream of paper.Assignment Category:u00a0Full-time regularJob Classification:u00a0Staff.Assistant Director - Research ProgramsJob Family:u00a0ResearchJob Sub Family:u00a0Grants & ContractsCampus:u00a0PittsburghMinimum Education Level Required:u00a0Bachelor's DegreeMinimum Years of Experience Required:u00a05Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience:u00a0Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.Work Schedule:u00a0Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pmWork Arrangement:u00a0Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.Hiring Range:u00a0TBD Based Upon QualificationsRelocation_Offered:u00a0NoVisa Sponsorship Provided:u00a0NoBackground Check:u00a0For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background checkChild Protection Clearances:u00a0Not ApplicableRequired Documents:u00a0ResumeOptional Documents:u00a0Cover LetterPI281902277

Created: 2026-03-07