Overview Project Management Data Collection and Record-Keeping Research Budgeting and Tracking Expenses Staffing the Research Project

• Staffing a Basic Research Project
• Staffing a Clinical Research Project
• Determining the Type of People You Need
• Finding the Right Clinical Research Personnel
• Interviewing Prospective Staff Members
• Selecting Your Clinical Research Staff

Research Regulatory Issues Anticipating Publication of Results Resources by Research Category

To staff your clinical research team, spread the word through all of your professional contacts about the types of positions you want to fill. Networking can—and often is—one of the most effective ways of filling jobs. Keep in mind that because of the University’s close ties with its clinical partner, UPMC, many of the clinical settings around campus fall under UPMC’s hiring umbrella, while others are under Pitt’s jurisdiction. It’s up to you as the principal investigator to determine whether you need to deal with the University’s Office of Human Resources or UPMC’s. Jobs available through the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC are posted on their respective Web sites. Note that CTSI doesn’t post research positions, but CTSI staff members may know of some people looking for certain positions or may have ideas about where you can find the right people. (Remember: networking!)