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Position Summary

The International Research Center for Enhancing Plant Resilience addresses the critical challenge of stabilizing global food production amid unpredictable weather patterns. It brings together experts from the United States, Canada, Japan, Republic of Korea, and the United Kingdom, to explore sustainable solutions for agriculture. By discovering and harnessing natural products from plants and microbes, it aims at enhancing plant and soil health. The goal is to ensure crop productivity despite increasing environmental stressors. By creating natural solutions to stabilize crop productivity, the Center addresses urgent agricultural problems. It reduces reliance on non-sustainable practices like synthetic fertilizers and extensive irrigation. It engages industry and agricultural stakeholders. This ensures that the developed solutions are practical, scalable, and adopted widely. The international collaboration also fosters multidisciplinary knowledge exchange and skill development across borders. It strengthens global scientific capabilities. It plays a pivotal role in training the next generation of scientists and leaders in sustainable agriculture. A particular focus on public engagement and technology adoption aims to build trust and facilitate the widespread implementation of sustainable agricultural practices. This effort contributes to the broad bioeconomy and societal well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate center activities within the US team 
• Coordinate center activities across the five partner countries
• Oversee the budget spending in collaboration with post-award manager
• Coordinate developing and executing reports to NSF
• Coordinate developing center policies
• Coordinate project team communications including organizing workshops, seminars, and site visits
• Participate in outreach activities

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which would normally be acquired in a four year college degree; three to five years of related and progressively more expansive work experience in a field related to the position including planning and managing projects; communications content management (written, verbal, digital) experience with word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation, calendaring software, desktop publishing and/or project management software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• An advanced degree (Masters, PhD, or equivalent experience) in natural sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or a related field
• Professional experience in running structured, multi-disciplinary programs and/or in research administration
• Knowledge of standard software packages
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, demonstrated ability for communicating effectively with various stakeholders
• Excellent time-management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to pay close attention to details
• Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, sound judgment, and attention to detail
• Self-motivated and able to work independently on multiple projects concurrently
• Consistent demonstration of initiative, able to rapidly adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume/CV

Cover letter

Names and contact information for 4 professional references

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Description of End Date

This is an off dated position funded for 1 year from date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.

Website

https://www.rheelab.org/

Bidding eligibility ends November 12, 2024 at 11:55 P.M.