Research Project Manager - Materials Science and Engineering

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

19h

About The Position

A position of research project manager is available in the Materials Science and Engineering department. The project manager is needed to oversee the NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) “Data science-driven sustainability-centered advanced materials processing (Sus-Mat)” program, which is being led by Dr. Allison Beese.

Requirements

• If filled as Research Project Manager - Intermediate Professional, this position requires: Master's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• If filled as Research Project Manager - Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and advise on research project operations, including study methodologies, protocol development, project deliverables and timelines, data management and analysis plans, and financial administration
• Provide guidance and oversight to research team members
• Serve as the project point of contact with faculty, sponsors, and leadership
• Oversee and advise on research projects and investigative studies from study initiation to conclusion, including study design, data collection and management plans, technical approaches, budget management, and funding opportunities
• Design project workflow processes and project infrastructure
• Delegate, prioritize, and review research tasks in order to achieve project goals and improve results
• Oversee data collection, data management, and reporting methods
• Interpret and present complex data findings to department executives, external organizations, sponsors, and the larger research community
• Interface with external collaborators to direct and facilitate multi-site and collaborative research
• Plan and administer project budgets
• Serve as liaison with central financial offices, including research accounting, payroll, and department financial officers
• Create financial and statistical reports for Principal Investigators and division/department executives
• Analyze information and recommend spending activity
• Collaborate with unit, department, or center leadership in order to develop strategic partnerships, advance the mission of research initiatives and projects
• Develop long-term plans for resource allocation

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees