Science Project Manager Full-time

Science Project Manager

Hiring Department: John A and Katherine G Jackson School of Geosciences

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Jul 01, 2029

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

General Notes

The Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin is among the most well-established and well-regarded geoscience programs in the world. The school includes the University's Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, one of the country's oldest geoscience departments, and two world-renowned research units, the Institute for Geophysics and the Bureau of Economic Geology. The school has more than 5,000 alumni, 400 graduate and undergraduate students, 120 tenure-track and research faculty members, 110 research staff and postdoctoral scientists, and 140 support staff. The Associate Dean for Research (ADR)'s Office is responsible for fostering an active research culture and promoting the formulation and implementation of major collaborative research initiatives and multi- and interdisciplinary research.

Purpose

This position will serve as Science Project Manager for the Jackson School of Geosciences' (JSG) Strategic Investment Programs (SIP). The SIPs are interdisciplinary research projects designed to bring together faculty and researchers from across JSG to tackle significant, societally relevant geoscience topics (for example, cascading geohazards; AI, earth resources, global change; and coastal processes). The SIPs, and this position, are funded through the office of the Associate Dean for Research for a three-year period. The successful Coordinator for these programs will provide essential support that will allow faculty to further develop the science underpinning SIP research. We anticipate several activities, including: developing strategies to leverage assets within the SIP projects and across JSG and UT Austin; disseminating research findings, opportunities, and key outcomes through the website and periodic newsletters; and identifying strategies and new opportunities for collaborating with other major international and national programs. The candidate will work closely with SIP leads and ADR office staff to ensure that updates and issues can be communicated and resolved effectively.

This position will be for 3 years, with the possibility of extension depending on performance and funding.

Responsibilities

• Strategic support – identify opportunities for cross-SIP, -JSG and -UT campus collaboration that will initiate new and leverage existing research activities.
• Stakeholders/partners – assist with identifying and engaging (initial and continual) stakeholders and partners to ensure SIP research is relevant and impactful.
• Publications – help coordinate development of white papers, articles, and other scientific publications.
• Communications – assist with providing regular updates to the Jackson School community, partners, stakeholders, and funders. This may include periodic newsletters.
• Advisory Board – assist with managing the members and organizing meetings.
• Recruitment – assist with the logistics of recruiting early career researchers through the scholarship programs supported by the SIPs.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

M.Sc. in Earth science or related field, or a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related work experience. Experience in providing strategic direction for new research programs across geoscience disciplines. Ability to manage and assimilate results of research projects and disseminate them to professional peers. Demonstrated ability and interest to work within an integrated team of scientists, engineers, and economists in a dynamic environment. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills. Education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in Earth science or related field. More than the minimum required years of experience. Willingness and ability to adapt to changing research priorities and project needs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge in project management skills. Professional demeanor and good interpersonal skills.

Salary Range

$78,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest