Research Project Manager

Responsibilities

The research project manager will conduct in-depth qualitative analysis of data regarding digital mental health modalities in Cambodia using MAXQDA. They will also design integrated solutions, develop project specifications, and establish operational standards to meet research requirements.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with two years of professional experience, or a Master’s degree in an appropriate specialization. Knowledge of the Khmer language is highly encouraged.

Skills

• Qualitative analysis
• MAXQDA
• Project management
• Data analysis
• Research methodology
• Khmer language
• Policy development
• Database management
• Technical documentation
• Operational standards

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Employee and dependent tuition programs
• Generous leave

About this role

The Anthropology Department at the University of South Florida is hiring a
research project manager for a research project examining digital approaches to
mental health treatment. The incumbent will work under the supervision of Dr.
Elena Lesley (Anthropology) with funding from the National Science Foundation.
Primary responsibilities will include in-depth qualitative analysis (via MAXQDA)
of data that examines how digital modalities affect access to and treatment of
mental health conditions in Cambodia, as well as relationships between providers
and patients. Assistants will work an average of 10 hours per week and meet 1-2
times per month with Dr. Lesley. Applicants with knowledge of Khmer (Cambodian)
language are especially encouraged to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Utilize project resources and serve as an individual contributor to analyze
client needs, determine and evaluate potential solutions, develop project
specifications and requirements, and define operations/tools/trainings to meet
the requirements.

Utilize project resources and serve as an individual contributor to design
integrated solutions which may include tools, trainings, reports, as well as
requirements for project queries, applications, databases, data capture forms,
online web pages, and related systems.

Utilize project resources and serve as an individual contributor to structure,
implement, and maintain defined operational standards.

Establish policies, standards and procedures to ensure useful and readily
accessible project status.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a field directly related to the
program responsibilities and two years of professional experience; or Master’s
degree in an area of specialization appropriate for the program.

Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate
(https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting
all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.

SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education
Requirements

A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement
only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not
to exceed:

(a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;

(b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;

(c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;

(d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or

(e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree

Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure,
certification, or registration required for the position of employment as
established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description
of the position of employment.

Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB
1310.

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving
approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St.
Petersburg and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with
its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university
for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all
public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani
College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical
schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. USF is a
member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes
only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $750
million in research funding in 2025 and as a top 20 public university for
producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a
better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10
billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in
the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu
[https://www.usf.edu/index.aspx].

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of
the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a
talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel
in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and
advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large
employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our
first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans,
retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous
leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving
approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St.
Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News &
World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S.
News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical
school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the
Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top
3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research
funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents,
USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university
generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I
athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at
www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: 

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not
discriminate against any employee or ...

About University of South Florida

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