The Gagliardi group at the University of Chicago's Department of Chemistry is seeking a Research & Strategy Lead to advance scientific research and strategic direction, develop innovative scientific programs, and oversee data collection and analysis.
Requirements
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and Google Docs
- Working knowledge of grant proposal submissions and post-award management
- Proficiency with reference management software such as Endnote
- Knowledge of website editing platforms such as WordPress
Responsibilities
- Oversees activities related to data collection and analysis
- Manages complex datasets for research projects
- Serves as a resource for data management and sharing
- Substantially contributes to grant proposals, protocols, and research publications
- Provides expertise to researchers on compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates
- Provides expertise to researchers and research support staff
- Works with the Managing Director to create budgeting and reporting systems that support the research team in its efforts to execute on projects
Other
- Works closely with the Faculty Director, Center leaders, and research collaborators to identify and develop new research projects and manage existing projects.
- Establishes research goals, operating procedures, and guidelines to ensure successful project execution.
- Leads pre-award proposal development and budgeting for multiple (>10) high value (>$M) grant applications annually.
- Works with senior leadership to grow and maintain external support and visibility for the group’s work.
- Organizes events, such as seminars, workshops, and faculty visits, including arranging travel, communicating with the visitors, serving as the first point of contact, and preparing communication materials for the event.
- Mentors junior research members.
- Candidates are flexible and willing to travel extensively as needed.
