Research Program Director
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Department: Col of Engineering and Computing
Classification: Administrative Faculty
Job Category:Administrative or Professional Faculty
Job Type:FullTime
Work Schedule:Fulltime (1.0 FTE 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax VA
Workplace Type:Hybrid Eligible
Salary:Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check:Yes
About the Department:
The College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) has a reputation for highlevel research in engineering and computing. The Associate Dean for Research Office in the College of Engineering and Computing leads and oversees CECs portfolio of research projects fosters a community of researchers develops strategic research plans that drive research funding and ensures highquality research outputs all while aligning with the organizations overall research goals and priorities.
The Associate Dean for Research Office strives to elevate the colleges research impact and advance the universitys mission as a leading R1 research institution by implementing strategic research initiatives upholding faculty research innovation and excellence driving sustainable funding efforts fostering industry and government partnership and ensuring compliance with research best practices and regulations.
About the Position:
The Research Program Director supports the Associate Dean for Research (ADR) in executing the colleges research strategy and priorities playing a pivotal role in advancing its research mission. This position supports research strategic programing research and proposal development interdisciplinary collaborations and faculty teaming research center initiatives industry and government partnerships community outreach and knowledge transfer. Working closely with CEC faculty research staff and external stakeholders the Research Program Director initiates and supports crossdisciplinary efforts across the college the university and with other universities and partners. The position must work effectively with both individual and groups of faculty members and stakeholders to help them reach research and collaboration goals. Excellent program management and communications skills are essential.
Responsibilities:
- Supports the development of research centers within the college;
- Assists the CEC Associate Dean for Research with program management for the Center of Excellence in Government Cybersecurity Risk Management and Resilience and the AIInGov Council;
- Supports and collaborates closely with the CEC Associate Dean for Research in support of the CEC research program;
- Facilitates transdisciplinary research teams in proposal development. Serves as a centralized grant writer and project manager on large centerlike crossdisciplinary/communityengagement proposals (awards);
- Assists in the planning and execution of researchfocused events;
- Facilitates any other CEC crossdisciplinary and communityengagement research events;
- Establishes and maintains partnerships with external stakeholders including industry government agencies and research institutions;
- Collaborates with university communications and advancement teams to highlight research achievements and impact; enhances visibility of the colleges research;
- Supports the development of research reports news releases and outreach materials; and
- Performs additional duties in support of the Associate Dean for Research and the colleges research mission as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Masters degree in engineering applied sciences or closely related field;
- Ten years of experience in research administration and research development in engineering and related fields in R1 research institutions;
- Experience facilitating interdisciplinary or largescale research initiatives in engineering and related fields;
- Experience collaborating with and mentoring faculty and students in research proposal development;
- Demonstrated success in securing external research funding;
- Strong knowledge of research administration operations (certificates are welcome);
- Strong knowledge of research proposal development and budget process in engineering and related fields;
- Strong knowledge of federal and private research agencies and funding mechanisms; and
- Ability to work collaboratively across engineering and nonengineering disciplines and with external partners.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in engineering applied sciences or related field;
- Knowledge of Science or Team Science;
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in applied and translational research;
- Experience and knowledge in instructional and curriculum design and integrating research and instructional initiatives; and
- Experience and expertise in conceptualizing and facilitating large transdisciplinary research communities in the engineering field.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration applicants must apply for theResearch Program Director at and submit the online applicationto include three professional references with contact information and providecover letter (limited to two pages) resume and aportfolio document (maximum three pages) highlighting relevant activities and experiences that exemplify how the candidates experience meets selected qualifications.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Posting Open Date: April 14 2025
For Full Consideration Apply by: April 28 2025
Open Until Filled:Yes
About the College
The College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) at George Mason University is a fastgrowing force for innovation in research and education. Ranked nationally in the top 100 in both undergraduate and graduate education the CEC enrolled a record high of 10933 students in fall 2023. The college has 34 undergraduate masters and doctoral degree programs including several firstinthenation offerings. Of its 320 fulltime faculty 93 are tenured 77 are tenuretrack 90 are term faculty and 60 are research faculty. As part of a nationally ranked research university CEC research teams expended $65 million in sponsored research awards in the past year and had projects with over $119 million in current and anticipated awards. The college stands out for its leading research in areas such as artificial intelligence data analytics engineering cybersecurity engineering biomedical imaging and devices healthcare autonomous systems 5G/Next G communications systems architecture computational biomedicine advanced materials and manufacturing sustainable infrastructure and more. The college encourages and supports multidisciplinary research and provides ample opportunity for faculty to work with other disciplines.
About the University and the Region
George Mason University is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia with an enrollment of more than 40000 students studying in over 200 degree programs. Mason is an innovative entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. It was classified as an R1 research institution in 2016 by the Carnegie Classifications of Institutes of Higher Education. The university has campuses in Fairfax Arlington and Prince William County. Its proximity to Washington D.C. provides unmatched geographical access to federal agencies and national laboratories. Northern Virginia is also home to one of the largest concentrations of hightech firms in the nation providing excellent opportunities for interaction with industry. The region is consistently rated as being among the best places to live in the country and has an outstanding local public school system.
About the Future
In conjunction with Amazons decision to establish a second headquarters in Northern Virginia the Commonwealth of Virginia announced a multiyear plan to invest in the growth of degree programs in computing. As a result Mason has committed to accelerate its plans to grow its capacity in computing and hightech fields. Among the universitys exciting initiatives are the launch of the Institute for Digital Innovationa university think tank and incubator to serve the digital economyand the expansion of Mason Square home to its Arlington facilities. In 2025 Fuse a new 355000 square foot building will open to students faculty and research teams. This netzero facility will house the Institute for Digital Innovation stateof theart classrooms labs and collaborative spaces. It will also include retail space and leasing opportunities for local businesses. These initiatives reflect hundreds of millions of dollars in new investment by Mason that will rapidly elevate the universitys already leading national position in computing and related areas.
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