Research Project Manager One Health Microbiome Center

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This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need performance and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The One Health Microbiome Center at Penn States Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences is a leading interdisciplinary research center with more than 550 members representing 42 academic departments. The Center advances microbiome research and applications that improve outcomes across human agricultural and ecosystem health.

We are seeking a highly motivated organized and collaborative Research Project Manager (M.S. or Ph.D. in microbiome science or a related field) to support the Centers leadership and diverse community of faculty scientists trainees and administrators. This role combines scientific project management research development grant and manuscript writing industry engagement and strategic program coordination to advance the Centers mission and scholarly impact.

This position will be filled at the Research Project Manager - Advanced Professional level.

• Coordinate and continuously improve complex Center initiatives including training grants pilot funding programs workshops symposia seminar series exhibitions and networking events.
• Partner with Center leadership faculty and trainees to establish project goals monitor milestones and ensure successful execution across participating departments.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among multidisciplinary teams.

• Collaborate with Center leadership on the development writing editing and submission of manuscripts annual reports and grant proposals.
• Synthesize contributions from multiple stakeholders into cohesive high-quality documents for journals government agencies foundations universities and other funding organizations.
• Manage timelines and deliverables to ensure timely completion of reports and proposals.

• Develop and strengthen relationships with industry partners foundations donors and other external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships research collaborations trainee mentorship programs and internship experiences.
• Serve alongside Center leadership as a primary point of contact for external partners and track alliance progress to support Center advancement efforts.

• Oversee dissemination of Center activities and accomplishments through the website social media newsletters and other communication channels.
• Review and edit scientific content for accuracy and clarity.
• Support the development of scientific news releases and other high-visibility communications.

• Contribute proactively to Center operations and strategic initiatives.
• Support empirical computational and theoretical microbiome projects that advance the Centers research mission.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Masters degree or Ph.D. in microbiome science or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience in scientific writing research development and project coordination.
• Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing grant proposals and managing multidisciplinary research projects.
• Experience engaging with industry partners foundations or external sponsors.
• Strong understanding of microbiome research and its applications across human agricultural or environmental health.

Work Arrangement: This is an in-office position will operate out of our University Park campus.

Application Materials: Please submit the following as a single PDF:

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume Statement describing your scholarship leadership service and experience coordinating teams and executing collaborative projects.
• Full-length copies of first-authored scholarly work relevant to the position (e.g. publications reports posters or similar scholarly products)

Why Join the One Health Microbiome Center

Join one of the nations largest microbiome research communities and collaborate with a diverse network of researchers educators trainees and industry partners working to advance discoveries that improve health across people agriculture and the environment.

MINIMUM EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Masters Degree 3 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None

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SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position including all possible grades is $72300.00 - $108444.00.

Salary Structure - Information on Penn States salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional addition to comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information please visit our Benefits Page.

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